Question

Use the sentences to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AMistakes were made. We will do all we can to correct them.%0D%0AHow does the voice in these sentences compare?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ABoth sentences use active voice.%0D%0ABoth sentences use active voice.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice.%0D%0AThe first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.%0D%0AThe first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.%0D%0A%0D%0ABoth sentences use passive voice.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.

In the first sentence, "Mistakes were made," the subject "mistakes" is acted upon, which is a characteristic of passive voice. In the second sentence, "We will do all we can to correct them," the subject "we" is performing the action, which is an active voice.