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Awilson837

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which of the following statements about tone is most accurate
 
  (a) When conveying negative news, a negative tone is appropriate.
  (b) Vary the tone of a document from section to section as needed.
  (c) Never use I or we in a technical document.
  (d) Using you and your will help a writer connect with readers. (e) Use a very informal tone when writing to subordinates.

Question 2

A sentence using passive voice
 
  (a) has a clear agent performing a clear action on a recipient.
  (b) places the recipient of the action in the subject slot.
  (c) rarely uses a form of the verb be.
  (d) is usually more concise and direct than one using active voice.
  (e) b and d.


ntsoane kedibone

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


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