Introduction to Mortgage Origination Examinations Training

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Do not use an apostrophe for a plural acronym.

Acronyms

Incorrect Example: ATM’s, CD’s

Correct Example: ATMs, CDs

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Active Voice: The subject of a sentence performs the action. Emphasis is placed on the person or thing taking the action. Passive Voice: The subject of a sentence receives the action. Emphasis is placed on the person or thing acted on.

Active Voice vs. Passive Voice

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