Which sentence illustrates appropriate use of the active voice?
A) The academic reports were prepared by the associate vice president.
B) The office contest was suggested by Nick Anderson.
C) The First Bank and National Bank announced that they will merge.
D) The national budget reform will be announced later this week by the president.
E) The application for the loan extension is being processed today.

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This sentence is in active voice because the subject "First Bank and National Bank" is performing the action of announcing the merger. In the other options, the subjects are not performing the action or the sentence is in passive voice.

Which Sentence Illustrates Appropriate Use of the Active Voice