By in Passive Voice
Choose an answer. The right one lights up, with the reason, and you can hear both. Not sure? Press I don't know, show me.
Question 1 of 5
The book was written ___ J.K. Rowling
AnswerbyBY introduces the agent in passive voice. The author did the writing, even if the sentence structure suggests otherwise.
Question 2 of 5
The window was broken ___ the storm
AnswerbyBY indicates the agent or cause. The storm bears responsibility.
Question 3 of 5
The decision was made ___ the committee
AnswerbyBY shows who performed the action. The committee decided. Accountability exists.
Question 4 of 5
This painting was created ___ Picasso
AnswerbyBY identifies the creator. Picasso wielded the brush.
Question 5 of 5
The cake was baked ___ my grandmother
AnswerbyBY introduces the doer. Grandmother deserves credit. And possibly a cup of tea.
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