Sentences with ___

are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word by. Sentences with___
are more clear and concise.

Sentences with "are" are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word "by." Sentences with "are" are more clear and concise.

the options are.

passive voice
active voice

Sentences written in the passive voice are wordier because they have an additional helping verb and sometimes the word "by." Sentences written in the active voice are more clear and concise.