Avoid Passive Voice

The difference between active and passive voice isn’t tested directly on the SAT or ACT, but it is worth knowing the difference since answers that contain passive voice are often incorrect due to wordiness. So it pays to know what makes passive voice “wrong,” how to identify it, and how to pick choices that are concise yet meaningful.

Here’s a question from the New SAT – try it before watching the video below, even if you’re taking the SAT.