Why might a writer use the passive voice? Check all that apply.

_The writer wants to make the action livelier.

_The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.

_The writer does not know who performed the action.

_The writer wants to make the action more specific.

_The writer does not think knowing who did the action is important.

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Jade Acosta

English

13 May, 02:20

Why might a writer use the passive voice? Check all that apply.

_The writer wants to make the action livelier.

_The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.

_The writer does not know who performed the action.

_The writer wants to make the action more specific.

_The writer does not think knowing who did the action is important.

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Chelsea Landry · Answer 1

Answer;

2) The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.

3) The writer does not know who performed the action.

5) The writer does not think knowing who did the action is important.

Explanation;

The passive voice is used to show interest in the person or object that experiences an action rather than the person or object that performs the action.

The most important thing or person becomes the subject of the sentence.

Janessa Shepard · Answer 2

A writer may choose passive voice in a few circumstances: To emphasize the recipient of the action ("The car was driven over the cliff"), to accept that the actor is unknown ("Frank was murdered when he returned home") or to signify scientific research.