26 Questions
What is the primary benefit of understanding verb voices and moods?
To make your argument stronger and emphasize certain information
What is the characteristic of a subject in a passive voice sentence?
It is being acted upon
What is the difference between active and passive people, as described in the text?
Active people are leaders, while passive people are followers
Why do people's words convey meaning beyond what is literally said in written communication?
Because of the way verbs are used
What is the result of using stronger, clearer, and more direct language?
It makes the argument stronger
What is the purpose of recognizing and correcting inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood?
To ensure clarity and consistency in the writing
What is the primary mood used in writing an argument?
Indicative mood
What does the interrogative mood convey in an argument?
Uncertainty about a claim
What is the purpose of using the conditional mood in an argument?
To present a hypothetical situation or outcome
Which of the following is an example of the imperative mood?
Take out the trash now!
What is the difference between the conditional and subjunctive moods?
Conditional mood deals with hypothetical situations, while subjunctive mood deals with contrary-to-fact scenarios
Which of the following is an example of the subjunctive mood?
If I were president, I would invest in renewable energy.
Why is it important to read your argument aloud?
To ensure you use the intended mood for each statement
What is the effect of using the imperative mood in an argument?
It makes the audience less receptive to the claim
What is the purpose of using the indicative mood in an argument?
To state a claim clearly and neutrally
Why is it important to support conditional statements with research?
To ensure the argument is based on factual evidence
What is the characteristic of a sentence in the passive voice?
The auxiliary verb precedes a verb in its past participle form
Why is the passive voice often used in political speech?
To avoid taking responsibility for an action
What is the result of using the passive voice in the sentence 'The crisis was worsened by a communication breakdown'?
The responsibility for the action is avoided
When is it important to use the passive voice in writing?
When it is important to draw attention to the person or thing acted upon
What is the advantage of using the passive voice in scientific or technical writing?
It keeps the focus on the information itself
Why is it important to read your argument aloud?
To ensure you use the voice you intend
What is the characteristic of a sentence in the active voice?
The person who acted is the subject of the sentence
What is the disadvantage of using the passive voice?
It is weaker than the active voice
When should you use the passive voice in writing?
Sparingly, and with a good reason
What is the verb mood that conveys a sense of obligation or command?
Imperative
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