YOUR TASK In the following, identify the sentence fault (fragment, run-on, comma splice). Then revise to remedy the fault.

a. Although PepsiCo signed Beyonc to endorse its soft drinks. Sales continued to plummet.

b. In the beverage industry, the latest sales declines are astonishing. But not surprising

YOUR TASK Business writing is more forceful when it uses active-voice verbs. Revise the following sentences so that verbs are in the active voice. Put the emphasis on the doer of the action. Add subjects if necessary. Example: Laws were passed to protect homeowners from scams. Revision: Governments passed laws to protect homeowners from scams.

a. Workers were asked to wear badges with tiny sensors to monitor their communication and activity patterns at Bank of America.

b. Tracking devices are being installed by many compa-nies to gather real-time information on how employees interact

YOUR TASK When indirectness or tact is required, use passive-voice verbs. Revise the following active-voice sentences so that they are in the passive voice. Example: Michelle did not submit the proposal before the deadline. Revision: The proposal was not submitted before the deadline.

a. Michelle made a serious error in our annual tax figures.

b. We discovered the error too late to correct the annual report.