When we wish to avoid blaming a person, which type of sentence should we use?

Using a passive voice sentence is the appropriate choice when the goal is to avoid placing blame on a specific individual. In passive voice constructions, the focus shifts from the subject performing the action to the action itself or the object of the action. This allows the speaker to convey information without directly implicating or criticizing anyone.

For example, in a passive voice sentence like "Mistakes were made," there is no mention of who made the mistakes. This can help depersonalize the situation and prevent the feeling of personal attack, which is often useful in sensitive discussions or when addressing issues in a team or group setting.

In contrast, active voice sentences clearly identify the subject and the action they are taking, which can inadvertently assign blame or responsibility. The other types of voices mentioned either do not exist in standard grammatical terms (like recessive and aggressive voice) or do not serve the purpose of deflecting blame as effectively as the passive voice does.