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What is the main reason why writers should avoid switching between active and passive voice in an essay or research paper?
What is the main reason why writers should avoid switching between active and passive voice in an essay or research paper?
- To create a sense of suspense
- To avoid confusing the reader (correct)
- To confuse the reader
- To add variety to the writing style
Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?
Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?
- Mary fed the kitten.
- The kitten was fed by Mary. (correct)
- Mischievous monkeys live in the jungle.
- The jungle is home to mischievous monkeys.
What is a requirement for changing a sentence from active to passive voice?
What is a requirement for changing a sentence from active to passive voice?
- The sentence must contain a direct object (correct)
- The sentence must contain an adjective
- The sentence must contain a subject
- The sentence must contain a verb
What is the voice of a verb when the subject is acted upon by the verb's action?
What is the voice of a verb when the subject is acted upon by the verb's action?
What is the result of a sudden shift in verb voice or mood in writing?
What is the result of a sudden shift in verb voice or mood in writing?
What is the purpose of the subjunctive mood in a sentence like 'I wouldn't go there if I were you'?
What is the purpose of the subjunctive mood in a sentence like 'I wouldn't go there if I were you'?
Why is the sentence 'If Josh were more experienced, he will be able to help us' incorrect?
Why is the sentence 'If Josh were more experienced, he will be able to help us' incorrect?
What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence 'If Josh were more experienced, he will be able to help us'?
What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence 'If Josh were more experienced, he will be able to help us'?
What is the problem with the sentence 'Arrive early, but will you be attending the meeting?'
What is the problem with the sentence 'Arrive early, but will you be attending the meeting?'
How can the sentence 'Arrive early, but will you be attending the meeting?' be corrected?
How can the sentence 'Arrive early, but will you be attending the meeting?' be corrected?
What is the function of a direct object in a sentence?
What is the function of a direct object in a sentence?
Why can't the sentence 'Mischievous monkeys live in the jungle' be changed to passive voice?
Why can't the sentence 'Mischievous monkeys live in the jungle' be changed to passive voice?
What is the general preference when it comes to using active or passive voice in writing?
What is the general preference when it comes to using active or passive voice in writing?
When might the passive voice be a better choice in writing?
When might the passive voice be a better choice in writing?
What is the function of the imperative mood in a sentence?
What is the function of the imperative mood in a sentence?
