Which of the Following Is NOT True of Passive Verbs

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of passive verbs?

• A)Passive verbs can be used to emphasize the object, rather the agent.
• B)Passive verbs can be used to avoid assigning blame.
• C)Passive verbs are useful in very formal or official sounding documents.
• D)Passive verbs can help provide coherence when they introduce familiar information at the beginning of a sentence.

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