The option that describes passive voice in a sentence is:
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Which option describes passive voice in a sentence?(1 point)
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The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The sentence uses present tense verbs.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
The sentence uses past tense verbs.
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you sure
Yes, I am sure. In passive voice constructions, the focus is on the subject receiving the action rather than performing it. For example, in the sentence "The ball was thrown by the boy," the subject "the ball" is acted upon by the verb "thrown," which illustrates the passive voice. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
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Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
Raisins are made from grapes.
The collaborative document is being shared with others.
Responses
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
Raisins are made from grapes.
The collaborative document is being shared with others.
The sentence written in the active voice is:
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
In this sentence, the subject ("Somebody") performs the action of painting.
are you sure
Yes, I am sure. The sentence "Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall" is in the active voice because the subject ("Somebody") is performing the action of the verb ("painted").
In contrast, the other sentences you provided describe actions where the subject is receiving the action or is not performing it directly, which are characteristics of passive voice. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!