Question

which sentence uses active voice? a the bill was vetoed by the governor. b the mechanic replaced the air filter. c the celebrity was hounded by photographers. d the decision was made by the whole committee.

Explanation:

In active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action. In option B, "the mechanic" (subject) "replaced" (action) "the air filter" (object). In options A, C, and D, the subjects (the bill, the celebrity, the decision) are receiving the action (were vetoed, was hounded, was made), which is passive voice.

Answer:

B. The mechanic replaced the air filter.