Questions: Technical writing oftentimes requires writing in the due to making instructions easier to understand. Informal voice Active voice Formal voice Passive voice
Transcript text: Technical writing oftentimes requires writing in the $\qquad$ due to making instructions easier to understand.
Informal voice
Active voice
Formal voice
Passive voice
Solution
The answer is "Active voice."
Explanation for each option:
Informal voice: This is not typically used in technical writing because it can lead to ambiguity and a lack of professionalism. Technical writing aims to be clear and precise, which is not always achieved with an informal tone.
Active voice: This is the correct answer. Active voice is preferred in technical writing because it makes sentences clearer and more direct. It helps in making instructions easier to understand by clearly identifying the subject performing the action, which is crucial for clarity and precision.
Formal voice: While technical writing often maintains a formal tone, the question specifically asks about making instructions easier to understand. Formal voice refers more to the tone and style rather than the grammatical structure that aids clarity, such as active vs. passive voice.
Passive voice: This is generally less preferred in technical writing because it can make sentences more complex and harder to follow. Passive voice often obscures who is performing the action, which can lead to confusion in instructional contexts.