Multiple choice

Identify the correct use of active voice.

  1. The entire house was painted blue by my father.

  2. The whole forest was destroyed by the fire.

  3. Millions of consumers preorder the new I phone seven.

  4. The Romans were invaded by numerous barbarian factions.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Active voice occurs when the subject performs the action. In option C, 'consumers' is the subject performing the action of 'preordering'. The other options use passive voice, where the subject receives the action.

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