Question

Correct the underlined part of the sentence. If there is no error choose "no change."

Though they had earlier indicated otherwise, it was eventually decided upon by the legislators to have the bill passed.

• A. No change
• B. It was eventually decided upon by the legislators to pass the bill.
• C. The eventual decision of the legislators was for passage of the bill.
• D. The legislators eventual decision was passing the bill.
• E. The legislators eventually decided to pass the bill.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

The legislators eventually decided to pass the bill.

The underlined portion is in passive voice whereas the other half is in active. This shift to passive speech is unnecessary and inappropriate. Option E changes the verb to active voice and is most concise. So, E is the answer.