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    Question

    Which one of the following sentences is not in passive

    voice?
    A The thief was caught Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The dog was teased by the boy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The mouse was the prey of the cat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The bird was killed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sentences in the passive voice follow the structure Object + past participle of the verb + by agent (optional). The agent, who performs the action, is usually introduced with "by." In sentence 3, "mouse" is the subject, not the object, and it describes the role it plays in relation to the cat. It defines the natural relationship between the two animals, not an action being performed on the mouse. Therefore, it's not passive voice.

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