Effective Workplace Communication: Active vs Passive Verbs

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What is the main purpose of using active verbs in business communication?

To create vague messages

To hide the subject of the sentence

To retain readers' attention (correct)

To use more words in sentences

What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

It is the longest word in the sentence

It is the key word in the sentence (correct)

It is the only word in the sentence

It is the last word in the sentence

What is an example of an active verb?

Becky baked a cake (correct)

The cake was baked by Becky

The cake is being eaten

A cake is being baked

What is a characteristic of a sentence with an active voice?

The sentence is concise and clear Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a passive verb?

It is recognized by the use of helping verbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject doing in a sentence with an active voice?

Performing the action Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of using passive verbs in business communication?

It makes the message more vague Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue with sentences that use passive voice?

They can lead to reader confusion. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the subject of the sentence in some instances of passive verb selection?

It is eliminated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the sentence 'The car is being fixed by the mechanic'?

The car that is being fixed. Signup and view all the answers

Why is passive voice considered a less powerful verb selection?

It can hurt the overall meaning of the sentence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested approach to improve business writing?

Review your work and change passive verbs to action verbs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the sentences 'The car was fixed by me' and 'I fixed the car'?

The first sentence is more confusing and wordier than the second sentence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using passive voice in business writing?

It can lead to reader confusion and weaken the overall meaning of the sentence. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the subject of the passive verb becomes the object of the action verb?

The sentence becomes more active and clearer. Signup and view all the answers

Effective Workplace Communication: Active vs Passive Verbs

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