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Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

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Latest post Fri, Jan 9 2009 11:09 AM by Mister Micawber. 5 replies.
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craigr34  +  635810 Fri, 09 Jan 09 09:35 AM
  1. Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

 

    1. The story about him falling in love has been retold by his parents and other relatives.
    2. He had said that I could contact her as soon as I was in Quito.
    3. They ought to think about the choice they made.
    4. The man who lives next to us gets along with everyone in the neighborhood.
craigr34
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Many thanks Craig
Mister Micawber  +  635815 Fri, 09 Jan 09 09:39 AM
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You choose first, Craig, and we'll check your answer.
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craigr34, 319 days ago
I believe the answer to be number 4
Mister Micawber  +  635827 Fri, 09 Jan 09 09:49 AM
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No.  In passive voice, the subject of the sentence receives the action of the verb; the action is done by someone or something else.
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craigr34, 319 days ago
number 1, as someone else is telling another person
Mister Micawber  +  635904 Fri, 09 Jan 09 11:09 AM
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 Yes, #1, but please notice that story is the subject, and the story is what the person is telling:

His parents told the story.  This is active voice.
The story was told by his parents.  This is passive voice.
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