Which is an example of active voice?

A The ball was kicked by the player

B The player kicked the ball

C The ball was kicked

D Kicked was the ball

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Active voice: subject performs the action. "The player kicked" vs. passive "The ball was kicked."

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which is an example of active voice?" is Option B: The player kicked the ball.

The other options — A) The ball was kicked by the player, C) The ball was kicked, D) Kicked was the ball — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Active voice: subject performs the action. "The player kicked" vs. passive "The ball was kicked."

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Which is an example of active voice?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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