Catastrophes and Heroes

Question

by Jerry Borrowman

The wheels on every car were also inspected before each journey by using a hammer to tap each wheel to listen for irregularities.

Catastrophes and Heroes' by Jeremy Borrowman. Published by Shadow Mountain Publishing.

Question
Use the sentence below to answer the question.

What information would the sentence contain if were written in active voice instead of passive voice?

(1 point)
Responses

It would specify the frequency of examinations.
It would specify the frequency of examinations.

It would explain the sound of an irregularity.
It would explain the sound of an irregularity.

It would explain why inspections were important.
It would explain why inspections were important.

It would specify who inspected the wheels.
It would specify who inspected the wheels.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It would specify who inspected the wheels.

In active voice, the sentence would indicate the subject performing the action of inspecting the wheels, thus providing that specific information.