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Which sentence avoids using passive voice?

A The cake was eaten by the children.
B The ball was thrown by the pitcher.
C The children ate the cake.
D The report was written by the manager.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Active voice has the subject performing the action. "The children ate the cake" = subject (children) + verb (ate) + object (cake).

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence avoids using passive voice?" is Option C: The children ate the cake..

The other options — A) The cake was eaten by the children., B) The ball was thrown by the pitcher., D) The report was written by the manager. — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: Active voice has the subject performing the action. "The children ate the cake" = subject (children) + verb (ate) + object (cake).

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