Mastering Active Verbs in Business Communication
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Which type of verb voice is considered impactful in business writing?

  • Active verb/voice (correct)
  • Passive verb/voice
  • Both active and passive verb/voice
  • None of the above
  • What is the key word in a sentence that describes an action, occurrence, or state?

  • Adverb
  • Noun
  • Adjective
  • Verb (correct)
  • Which type of sentence construction is usually less wordy and concise?

  • Neither active nor passive voice
  • Passive voice
  • Active voice (correct)
  • Both active and passive voice
  • Which of the following is a disadvantage of using passive voice in writing?

    <p>Passive voice can lead to reader confusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen when writers use passive voice in their sentences?

    <p>The writer can eliminate the subject of the action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can writers improve their business writing?

    <p>By changing passive verbs into action verbs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of verb voice is considered impactful in business writing?

    <p>Active voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between active and passive verbs?

    <p>Active verbs describe actions, while passive verbs receive actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid using passive verb choice in business writing?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a sentence constructed in the active voice?

    <p>Julia will eat pizza and bake a cake today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can active verbs and active voice in business communication help achieve?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of verb voice is considered wordier and can lead to reader confusion?

    <p>Passive voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the active voice sentence 'I fixed the car' and the passive voice sentence 'The car was fixed by me'?

    <p>The order of the words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen when writers use passive voice in their sentences?

    <p>Readers may get confused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it suggested to review and change passive verbs into action verbs in business writing?

    <p>To shift the focus onto the subject of the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of using passive voice in writing?

    <p>Lack of subject clarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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