When Should Passive Voice Be Used in Business Writing

question 27

Multiple Choice

When should passive voice be used in business writing?

• A) When you want to de-emphasize the action or the recipient of the action
• B) When you want to emphasize the doer of the action
• C) When you want to de-emphasize negative news
• D) Never

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in maintaining the business.

Punch List

A document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, needing completion or correction before project finalization.

Supplier Obligations

Legal or contractual responsibilities that a supplier must fulfill in relation to the delivery of goods or services.

Contract

A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines the terms and conditions of a particular arrangement or service.