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In the case of this sentence we have an example of a <em>Passive Voice Sentence: </em>
<h2>The Hawaiian Islands are also known for their lush, exotic scenery</h2>
In which the <u>verb phrase</u> is are also known. “Also” in this case is just an adverb modifying the verb phrase. This last is compounded by the verb <em>To Be</em> in the present form and the perfective form of the main verb (know).
On the other hand, in this example of the passive, the <u>Subject Phrase</u> is The Hawaiian Islands which are the recipients of the action performed in the Verb Phrase by an unknown/covert agent which is not mentioned in this sentence.
Explanation:
Your answer depends on your second choice; listening no talking, politeness, mutual understanding, bias, acceptance.
listening is important if you are the recipient of communication.
politeness for the speakers opinion.
mutual understanding for what the speaker is trying to convey.
bias for putting yourself in the speakers shoes.
acceptance for the speakers opinion, wheather or not you share the same opinion..