Using the Passive Voice Makes Sense When

question 11

Multiple Choice

Using the passive voice makes sense when

• A)you want to be diplomatic in pointing out a problem or error.
• B)you want your sentence to be easier to understand.
• C)you need to make your sentences shorter.
• D)you want to emphasize the subject.
• E)you are unsure what action the subject of the sentence will take.

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