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Which of the following sentences should be rewritten into active voice? A. The football was fumbled by the quarterback. B. The victim was attacked from behind by the assailant. C. My package was returned. D. The new statue was reviled to the public today by the Mayor.

Answer

The quarterback fumbled the football.

  • Q: What is active voice? A: In active voice, the subject performs the action denoted by the verb.
  • Q: Which sentence is not in active voice? A: The sentences B, C, and D are all in passive voice.
  • Q: What is the active voice version of sentence A? A: The quarterback fumbled the football.