Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
The passage was read aloud by the student in case some of the class had fallen behind in the reading.
A)Fix the tense shift.
B)Fix subject/verb agreement
C)Change to active voice.
D)Change had fallen to fell.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence is most improved by changing the sentence to active voice. Active voice uses fewer words than passive voice and moves the reader along more quickly. Passive voice should only be used when the object of a sentence requires particular emphasis.The active equivalent of the above question would be, "The student read the passage aloud in case some of the class had fallen behind in the reading."

Which Course of Action Most Improves the Following Sentence