Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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is NOT Important
Example: Advertising is often criticized for
its effect on price.
Petroleum is refined in Texas.
Passive Voice is Appropriate
(2) Passive Helps Avoid Accusing Reader
Example: The damage was caused by
exposing the material to sunlight.
The color desired was not specified in your
order.
Passive Voice is Appropriate
(3) Passive is Better When Performer is
Unknown
Example: Last month, the Equipment has
been sabotaged seven times
Passive Voice is Appropriate
When Writer Prefers Not to Name
Performer
Example: Two complaints have been made
about you.
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