Mistakes were made. We will do all we can to correct them.

Question

How does the voice in these sentences compare?
(1 point)
• Both sentences use passive voice.
• The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.
• The first sentence uses active voice, and the second sentence uses passive voice.
• Both sentences use active voice.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.

In the first sentence, "Mistakes were made" is in passive voice because the subject (mistakes) is acted upon. In the second sentence, "We will do all we can to correct them" is in active voice because the subject (we) is performing the action.