Active voice is generally preferred because:

A It uses more words

B It is direct and clear, with the subject performing the action

C It is always correct

D It avoids all verbs

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Active voice (subject + verb + object) is more direct and engaging than passive voice. "The dog bit the man" vs "The man was bitten."

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Active voice is generally preferred because:" is Option B: It is direct and clear, with the subject performing the action.

The other options — A) It uses more words, C) It is always correct, D) It avoids all verbs — are incorrect for this PSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Active voice (subject + verb + object) is more direct and engaging than passive voice. "The dog bit the man" vs "The man was bitten."

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Active voice is generally preferred because:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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