Which option describes passive voice in a sentence?(1 point)
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The sentence uses present tense verbs.
The sentence uses present tense verbs.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The subject performs the action stated by the verb.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
The sentence uses past tense verbs.
The subject is acted upon by the verb.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?(1 point)
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The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
The meal was being cooked when I arrived home.
Raisins are made from grapes.
Raisins are made from grapes.
The collaborative document is being shared with others.
The collaborative document is being shared with others.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Somebody painted a colorful mural on the classroom wall.
Which option describes the purpose of using active voice?(1 point)
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to make writing stronger
to make writing stronger
to write in present tense
to write in present tense
to focus attention on the receiver of the action
to focus attention on the receiver of the action
to correct the error presented by passive voice
to make writing stronger
Which sentence is written in passive voice?(1 point)
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Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
Local television stations are owned by larger news organizations.
Late night comedy makes us laugh.
Late night comedy makes us laugh.
The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
The veteran anchorman reported the nightly news.
The quarterly ratings illustrate a boost in viewership.