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which sentence is written in the passive voice? A. the sheriff was called in by the rancher to settle the dispute B. the rancher called in the sheriff to settle the dispute

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The answer is A. the sheriff was called in by the rancher to settle the dispute
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The sentence which is written in the passive voice is A. The sheriff was called in by the rancher to settle the dispute, whereas sentence B is written in the active voice.
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