Question

Which of the following sentences use verbs in the active voice? Choose all that apply.
A. He begged her to accept the gift.
B. The test was passed by most of the class.
C. The lights were turned off before the movie.
D. She didn't think her day could get any worse.
E. She rode as fast as she could so she wouldn't be late.
F. The problems were solved at the end of the hearings.

Answer 1

A, D, and E.

Briefly:
- A ("He begged..."), D ("She didn't think..."), and E ("She rode...") have subjects doing the actions (active voice).
- B, C, and F use a form of "be" + past participle ("was passed," "were turned," "were solved") and are passive.