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Answer 1

I am fairly certain it is not A or B, but am going back and forth on C and D.

Any ideas?

Answer 2

Grammatically, the passive voice is made up of a "be" verb and a past participle. It conveys action without revealing the subject responsible for the action.


Here are some examples of passive voice: is believed, was seen, will be considered, are shown. Take a look at these passive voice sentences:

The ball was thrown by the boy.
The bridge was built by J. P. Bridge Company.
Taxes will be raised by Congress.
Certain rights were demanded.

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Answer 3

^ Much better than my answer, Thank You @Directrix.

Answer 4

Well, I'm still wondering about the correct option.

Answer 5

I am not trying to tell the question asker the answer but I think it is B for multiple reason, and I put it in Google and I saw a couple questions and the comments of those were B.

Answer 6

B is wrong

Answer 7

Alright I am sorry, can you explain to me why it is wrong?

Answer 8

That was what I thought at first because it was an action. But it was graded as wrong.

Answer 9

No- unfortunately I cannot explain why it is wrong or I would know the answer myself ;-)

Answer 10

Oh, I am sorry.

Answer 11

I appreciate you trying to help.

Answer 12

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/passive-voice/

Answer 13

How long do we have before an answer has to be submitted? @Joshyface

Answer 14

I have time- I am ahead of schedule this week. Thursday at the latest.

Answer 15

I am really still thinking C with the examples and explanations. But will wait to see if you find more of a definite answer. This is something I should know- not just for this question, but in my writings (now and in the future). Can't thank you guys enough for your help.

Answer 16

And another good reference:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/passive.htm

Answer 17

In the handout @e.mccormick posted, two things sticks out to me- usually in the -ed of the verb and the word BY is used often:
Look for the passive voice: “to be” + a past participle (usually, but not always, ending in “-ed”)
If you don’t see both components, move on.
Does the sentence describe an action? If so, where is the actor? Is he/she/it in the grammatical subject position (at the front of the sentence) or in the object position (at the end of the sentence, or missing entirely)?
Does the sentence end with “by…”? Many passive sentences include the actor at the end of the sentence in a “by” phrase, like “The ball was hit by the player” or “The shoe was chewed up by the dog.” “By” by itself isn’t a conclusive sign of the passive voice, but it can prompt you to take a closer look.

Answer 18

C seems to live up to these standards

Answer 19

@Joshyface Message from Phone-a-Friend

"C. Passive voice is always a past participle verb with a form of "be" as the auxiliary (helping) verb. (The subject is acted upon, rather than acting. Something surpised us.)

A is in inverted order ("there" is adverbial) ; B is a linking verb with a predicate adjective; D is an intransitive verb, which is in the active voice.

Answer 20

The Phone-a-Friend concurs with you @Joshyface

Answer 21

Thank you soooo much! And to everyone who helped!! How can a choose a "Best Response" with so much help and great information =( You guys are life savers.