Which of the following sentences is written in passice voice?

A. Over half of the graduating class went to college in the fall.

B. The committee is considering a public transportation proposal.

C. The state exam was passed by over half of the students who took it.

D. The researchers will publish their findings in a report.

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Gerardo Barker

English

16 July, 01:38

Which of the following sentences is written in passice voice?

A. Over half of the graduating class went to college in the fall.

B. The committee is considering a public transportation proposal.

C. The state exam was passed by over half of the students who took it.

D. The researchers will publish their findings in a report.

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Alyssa Garner · Answer 1

Answer: The answer is C.

Explanation:

State Exam = Object

Was Passed = Action / Verb

The Students = Subject

The passive voice is used to show interest in the person or object that experiences an action rather than the person or object that performs it.