Which sentence is in the passive voice?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The cake was eaten by the dog.
- Step 1: In the passive voice the subject receives the action.
- Step 2: Here the cake (the subject) was eaten by the dog.
Answer
The cake was eaten by the dog.
Why not the others: In the other sentences the dog is the subject doing the action, so they are active.
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