The sentence with a shift in verb voice is B. The teacher grades the papers, and they were returned to students.
In this sentence, "grades" is in the active voice, while "were returned" is in the passive voice, indicating a shift in verb voice.
Part A. Identify the sentence with a shift in verb voice:
A. The package was delivered late and sat on the porch all day.
B. The teacher grades the papers, and they were returned to students.
C. The dog chased the ball and brought it back.
D. The store closes at 9pm and is cleaned by the staff.
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