Is this sentence in active voice or passive voice? These complicated directions should probably be accompanied by illustrations.

Question image

Understand the Problem

The question asks you to identify whether the example sentence is written in the active or passive voice. The sentence is: "These complicated directions should probably be accompanied by illustrations."

Answer

passive voice

The sentence 'These complicated directions should probably be accompanied by illustrations' is in the passive voice.

Answer for screen readers

The sentence 'These complicated directions should probably be accompanied by illustrations' is in the passive voice.

More Information

In the passive voice, the subject receives the action, whereas, in the active voice, the subject performs the action.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing sentences where the subject is not clearly defined as passive, but passive voice requires the subject to be acted upon.

AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify critical information

Thank you for voting!