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jjjetplane

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Which of the following sentences contains the strongest and most effective wording?
 
  A) Given the parameters of the situation, the most propitious choice would be to make adjustments in certain budget areas.
  B) We need to cut the operating budget by 12 percent or profits will decrease.
  C) Someone's going to need to do some budget cutting around here or heads will roll.
  D) Perusal of budgetary figures reveals that a 12 percent reduction in operations is called for if we are to stave off a negative impact on profits.
  E) Having dissected the latest budget figures, it is clear to me that we have a real need to re-examine our priorities and revamp the budget along the lines I have suggested herein.

Question 2

Using the active voice is helpful when you
 
  A) want to be diplomatic in pointing out a problem or error.
  B) want to point out what's being done, without giving credit or assigning blame.
  C) want to make your writing more direct, livelier, and easier to read.
  D) need to avoid personal pronouns in order to create an objective tone.
  E) are unsure what action the subject of your sentence will take.



l.stuut

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) This choice uses plain language. It gets the message across without any unnecessary terms or complexity.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Using the active voice helps make your writing more direct, livelier, and easier to read. The passive voice is often cumbersome, can be unnecessarily vague, and can make sentences overly long. In most cases, the active voice is your best choice. Regardless of your choice of active or passive voice, you should always know what action the subject of your sentence will take.



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