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Which sentence is the best use of passive voice?
The door was opened by Katrina when the bell was rung by Lana.
Water is formed by two molecules of hydrogen and one of oxygen.
The story was read by each person in the class, taking turns.
This paper airplane was folded by Andrea and thrown at me.
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"Water is formed by two molecules of hydrogen and one of oxygen."
Reason: passive voice is most appropriate when the focus is the recipient/result (water) rather than an agent—common in scientific descriptions. (Note: for accuracy and smoother phrasing, say "Water is formed from two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.")
Reason: passive voice is most appropriate when the focus is the recipient/result (water) rather than an agent—common in scientific descriptions. (Note: for accuracy and smoother phrasing, say "Water is formed from two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.")
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