Which of the following sentences is an example of a mixed construction?
A) Gary and Joan were both asked to attend "sensitivity" training.
B) Alex was down with fever, so he asked his manager if he could be excused from work.
C) Laura is busy preparing for tomorrow's big presentation.
D) The manager graded the employment test, and the candidates were given the test scores.
E) She was asked to reduce the planned operating expenses in order for her budget to be approved.

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The sentence contains a mix of active and passive voice. The subject "manager" is performing the action of grading the test, but then the sentence switches to passive voice with "the candidates were given the test scores." A clearer construction would be "The manager graded the employment test and gave the candidates their scores."

Which of the Following Sentences Is an Example of a Mixed