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

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.

Answer 1

The correct response would be:

It would specify who inspected the wheels.

This is because passive voice often omits the subject performing the action, while active voice would clearly identify that subject.