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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Contested Usage

Question 5 • CA-English Language Arts 12 B – 1744

Which revision to the second sentence of the passage changes active voice to passive voice?

Answer
A
“Eduardo Vega painted the mural last year.”
B
“The mural was painted last year.”
C
“I think that some artist painted the mural last year.”

Explanation

In active voice, the subject performs the action: “Eduardo Vega painted the mural.” To change it to passive voice, make the receiver of the action—the mural—the subject, and use a form of “be” plus the past participle: “The mural was painted last year.” Choice A stays active, and choice C also makes an artist the one performing the action.

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