Asked by Celina Singh on Jun 02, 2024

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Examples of active-voice sentences include which of the following?

A) The plaintiff filed a motion to exclude evidence.
B) A motion to exclude evidence was filed by the plaintiff.
C) A motion to exclude evidence was not filed by the plaintiff.
D) A motion to exclude evidence was filed by the plaintiff, and A motion to exclude evidence was not filed by the plaintiff.

Active-Voice Sentence

A sentence structure where the subject performs the action stated by the verb, making the writing clearer and more engaging.

Plaintiff Filed

The initiation of a legal action in court by an individual or entity claiming to have incurred loss or injury by another.

Exclude Evidence

The legal practice of preventing certain facts or materials from being presented in court.

  • In legal texts, favor the use of active voice over passive voice.
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Zybrea KnightJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In sentence A, "The plaintiff filed a motion to exclude evidence," the subject (the plaintiff) performs the action of the verb (filed), which is the characteristic of an active voice. The other options use passive voice, where the subject is acted upon.