The student had the correct answer. C and D are very unlikely sentences  because they end in pronouns (unstessed and unimportant information.) B is a nice example of a thoughtful passive. A is the only active voice version.

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From: Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Shana Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 2:06 PM
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Subject: Assessment question

Please help us settle a debate about this sample 8th grade Kansas state assessment question.

Rosa was admiring the moon when ____________.

Which of the following completes the sentence in the active voice?

A. she spotted a shooting star (this what student selected)

B. she was surprised by a shooting star (this is marked as the correct answer)

C. shooting star was spotted by her

D. a shooting star was wished upon by her



Thanks for your help on settling this debate so we can explain to the student.

Shana



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