When would a writer choose to use a passive voice?

A) When placing blame or giving credit
B) When creating an impersonal tone
C) When there is a need for strong sentence structure
D) When there is a need for writing that is direct and lively
E) When there is a desire to make the writing easier to read

Passive Voice

A grammatical construct wherein the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, often distancing the subject from the action.

Impersonal Tone

A communication style that lacks personal emotion or feeling, often used in formal contexts.

Sentence Structure

The way in which the components of a sentence (subject, verb, object) are organized, affecting clarity, effectiveness, and readability.