16 Questions
Which type of verb voice is considered impactful in business writing?
Active verb/voice
What is the key word in a sentence that describes an action, occurrence, or state?
Verb
Which type of sentence construction is usually less wordy and concise?
Active voice
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using passive voice in writing?
Passive voice can lead to reader confusion.
What can happen when writers use passive voice in their sentences?
The writer can eliminate the subject of the action.
How can writers improve their business writing?
By changing passive verbs into action verbs.
Which type of verb voice is considered impactful in business writing?
Active voice
What is the main difference between active and passive verbs?
Active verbs describe actions, while passive verbs receive actions
Why is it important to avoid using passive verb choice in business writing?
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a sentence constructed in the active voice?
Julia will eat pizza and bake a cake today
What can active verbs and active voice in business communication help achieve?
All of the above
Which type of verb voice is considered wordier and can lead to reader confusion?
Passive voice
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'?
The order of the words
What can happen when writers use passive voice in their sentences?
Readers may get confused
Why is it suggested to review and change passive verbs into action verbs in business writing?
To shift the focus onto the subject of the action
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using passive voice in writing?
Lack of subject clarity
Test your knowledge on using active verbs and an active voice in business communication with this quiz. Learn how to create impactful messages that retain readers' attention by selecting the right verbs.
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