Which of the following describes active voice?(1 point)

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voice of writing using the present tense
voice of writing using the present tense

voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action

voice used in writing in which the subject of the sentence receives the action
voice used in writing in which the subject of the sentence receives the action

voice of writing using the past tense

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voice used in writing in which the subject of a sentence does the action
Which option describes passive voice in a sentence?(1 point)
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The subject is acted upon by the verb.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.

The sentence uses past tense verbs.
The sentence uses past tense verbs.

The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.

The sentence uses present tense verbs.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
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Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.

Raisins are made from grapes.
Raisins are made from grapes.

The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.

The collaborative document is being shared with others.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Which option describes the purpose of using active voice?(1 point)
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to make writing stronger
to make writing stronger

to write in present tense
to write in present tense

to focus attention on the receiver of the action
to focus attention on the receiver of the action

to correct the error presented by passive voice
to correct the error presented by passive voice
to make writing stronger
Which sentence is written in passive voice?(1 point)
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Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.

The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.

The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.
The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.

Late night comedy makes us laugh.
Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.