Which of the following describes shifts in writing?(1 point)
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the verb form that shows the manner in which the verb expresses an idea in a sentence
the verb form that shows the manner in which the verb expresses an idea in a sentence
the relationship between the subject of the sentence and the verb
the relationship between the subject of the sentence and the verb
changes in the person who is doing the action in a sentence
changes in the person who is doing the action in a sentence
unnecessary changes in the form of the verbs within a sentence
unnecessary changes in the form of the verbs within a sentence
Why should abrupt shifts in writing be avoided? (1 point)
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They create consistency in voice.
They create consistency in voice.
They are difficult to correct.
They are difficult to correct.
They are confusing and can make writing or a conversation difficult to follow.
They are confusing and can make writing or a conversation difficult to follow.
They convey the attitudes and ideas expressed in the sentence.
They are confusing and can make writing or a conversation difficult to follow.
Which sentence has a verb in the passive voice?(1 point)
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He appears to be in the wrong place.
He appears to be in the wrong place.
Mistakes were made by the president.
Mistakes were made by the president.
My dog likes steak for dinner.
My dog likes steak for dinner.
We went to the store.
Mistakes were made by the president.
In which voice is the subject performing the action of the verb?(1 point)
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active
active
indicative
indicative
subjunctive
subjunctive
passive