A sentence using passive voice
A) has a clear agent performing a clear action on a recipient.
B) places the recipient of the action in the subject slot.
C) rarely uses a form of the verb "be."
D) is usually more concise and direct than one using active voice.
E) b and d.

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In passive voice, the focus is on the action being done to the subject rather than who is doing the action, thus placing the recipient of the action in the subject position of the sentence.

A Sentence Using Passive Voice