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

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

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

It would explain the sound of an irregularity.
It would explain the sound of an irregularity.
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Answer 1

The correct response would be:

It would specify who inspected the wheels.

In active voice, the subject (the person or entity performing the action) is clearly defined, whereas in the passive voice, the subject is often omitted or less clear.