Mistakes were made we will do all we can to correct them
How does the voice in these sentences compare
A: both sentences use passive voice
B: the first sentence uses active voice and the second sentence uses passive voice
C: the first sentence uses passive voice and the second sentence uses active voice
D: both sentences use active voice
C: the first sentence uses passive voice and the second sentence uses active voice
C: the first sentence uses passive voice and the second sentence uses active voice
To determine how the voice in these sentences compare, we need to understand the difference between active and passive voice.
Active voice: The subject of the sentence is performing the action.
Example: "She made a mistake."
Passive voice: The subject of the sentence is receiving the action.
Example: "Mistakes were made."
In the given sentences:
- "Mistakes were made" is in the passive voice because the subject (mistakes) is receiving the action (being made).
- "We will do all we can to correct them" is in the active voice because the subject (we) is performing the action (will do all we can to correct).
Therefore, the correct answer is:
C) The first sentence uses passive voice, and the second sentence uses active voice.