Which of the following describes shifts in writing?(1 point)
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unnecessary changes in the form of the verbs within a sentence
unnecessary changes in the form of the verbs within a sentence
changes in the person who is doing the action in a sentence
changes in the person who is doing the action in a sentence
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
Why should abrupt shifts in writing be avoided? (1 point)
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They are difficult to correct.
They are difficult to correct.
They create consistency in voice.
They create consistency in voice.
They convey the attitudes and ideas expressed in the sentence.
They convey the attitudes and ideas expressed in the sentence.
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.
Which sentence has a verb in the passive voice?(1 point)
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Mistakes were made by the president.
Mistakes were made by the president.
We went to the store.
We went to the store.
He appears to be in the wrong place.
He appears to be in the wrong place.
My dog likes steak for dinner.
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
passive
passive
subjunctive