The Ten Commandments of Writing:

Jim LaBate
Sep 5, 2018 · 3 min read

7. Thou Shalt Not Write Passive Sentences

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In the Bible’s Old Testament, God speaks directly to Moses and gives him the Ten Commandments. Fortunately, a similar code exists for writers. The seventh commandment of writing follows.

7. Thou Shalt Not Write Passive Sentences.

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Jim LaBate

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Jim LaBate works as a writing specialist in The Writing Center at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy, New York.

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