Rewrite the following sentence using the active voice: The ...

[geodog55]

Rewrite the following sentence using the active voice: The manuscript was proofread by an English major.

Question 2

Explain when the active voice is preferred and when the passive voice is preferred in business communication. Provide one effective example of each voice.

[briezy]

Answer to Question 1

An English major proofread the manuscript.

Answer to Question 2

Active voice is preferred in most communication, so that the writer identifies the subject doing the action. An example is Mia audited the books. Passive voice is preferred when the writer must convey negative news. For example, Several complaints have been received regarding the new policy.

[geodog55]

TYSM

[cassie_ragen]

Gracias!