The passive voice ________.
A) leads to a clear and lively writing style
B) can help emphasize a certain word by placing it in the subject of the sentence
C) may be appropriate when you want to assign blame
D) is never appropriate in business writing
E) is grammatically incorrect

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Using the passive voice can be useful when you want to emphasize a certain word or avoid assigning blame. However, it is generally encouraged to use the active voice for clear and lively writing style in business communication. The passive voice is not grammatically incorrect but may not always be the best choice depending on the context.

The Passive Voice ________