A large mural decorates one wall of the community center. Some artist painted the mural last year. The mural shows groups of children singing, playing soccer, and reading books. Which statement best explains why a writer might revise the second sentence to use passive voice rather than active voice?

The writer wants to emphasize how the mural is different from other murals.
The writer hopes to conceal the name of the artist who painted the mural.
The writer does not know the name of the person who painted the mural.

The institute of international research is holding its annual convention. this year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to washington, d.c. how can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? a) approximately 250 people will be in washington, d.c. b) approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to washington, d.c. c) approximately 250 science people will be going to washington, d.c. d) approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in washington, d.c.

Which of the following most affects macbeth’s character ? a. he has an angry temperament b. he has only a minor title c. he is unhappy in his marriage d.he is offended by his friends

Decide whether each quality belongs to odysseus, the cyclops, or both. then, sort the qualities into the correct categories