Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The survey was completed by more than a thousand respondents.
- Step 1: The passive is formed with be + past participle. Step 2. 'Was completed' is correct for a finished action in the past. Answer: The survey was completed by more than a thousand respondents. Why not the others: The others lack the auxiliary, use -ing, or use an adjective instead of the participle.
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