Which structure reflects a passive sentence?
A) a sentence in which the function morphemes are absent
B) a sentence in which two or more propositions are present
C) a sentence in which the done-to is mentioned before the doer
D) a sentence in which the doer is mentioned before the done-to

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In a passive sentence, the done-to (or object) is mentioned before the doer (or subject). For example, "The ball was thrown by John" is a passive sentence because "the ball" (done-to) comes before "John" (doer). Choice A is incorrect because function morphemes are not necessarily present in all sentences. Choice B is incorrect because the number of propositions in a sentence does not necessarily determine whether it is passive or active. Choice D is incorrect because in an active sentence, the doer comes before the done-to.

Which Structure Reflects a Passive Sentence