Question

Which sentence is written in passive voice? A. late night comedy makes us laugh. B. local television stations are owned by larger news organizations. C. the veteran anchorman reported the nightly news. D. the quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.

Answer 1

The sentence written in passive voice is B. "Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations." In this sentence, the subject (local television stations) is receiving the action (being owned) rather than performing it.