Is the verb in the sentence in the active voice or the passive voice?

The chef put a chili pepper in the sauce to add flavor.

a. active voice

b. passive voice

The verb in the sentence "The chef put a chili pepper in the sauce to add flavor" is in the A. Active Voice

It is in the active voice because the subject is the one doing the action.

chef - subject of the sentence

put - verb

Active voice because he, the chef, is the one who actually does the act of putting the chili pepper.

Additional note: Passive voice is used when the subject is being acted-upon or is not directly involve in the action.

Example of passive voice using the above sentence.

The chili pepper is being put in the sauce.

chili pepper - subject

is being put - verb

Clearly, the subject is not actively participating in the performance of the verb.