Question

Which sentence has a verb that is in the passive voice? In Iowa, George Washington Carver was given piano lessons by Mrs. Millholland, a gifted musician. In addition to his skills as a scientist, George Washington Carver enjoyed music. George Washington Carver developed 75 different products made from pecans. George Washington Carver played a series of piano recitals to raise money for an agricultural school.

Answer 1

in Iowa and Tennessee i think if i'm wrong correct it for me

Answer 2

The first sentence is written in the passive voice, with a passive verb. George is the subject, so what is being done to him is the passive verb. The less passive form of the sentence would be similar to "Mrs. Millholland gave George Washington Carver piano lessons." This is the active verb, since it is being done/has been done by a person rather than a subject being acted on.