Do not writing passive writing. The ball was hit by the boy (is passive). The boy hit the ball.

“Business writing is also the foundation for humor writing. Unnecessary words and passive writing kill the timing of humor the same way they kill the persuasiveness of your point. If you want people to see you as smart, persuasive, and funny, consider taking a two-day class in business writing. There aren’t many skills you can learn in two days that will serve you this well.”

Excerpt From: Scott Adams. “How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big.” iBooks. https://itun.es/us/whoGM.l