Language ArtsQuestion 25 of 120
Which sentence is in the active voice?
a.The storm broke the window.
b.The report was written by the committee.
c.The window was broken by the storm.
d.Mistakes were made during the process.
Explanation
In active voice, the subject performs the action: 'The storm broke the window.' In passive voice, the subject receives the action, as in the other choices. Active voice is usually clearer and more direct.
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