Answer:
1. The pirate brandished the sword.
2. The cat ate the mouse.
3. My uncle Mark flew the plane
Explanation:
When the subject of the sentence is directly performing the verb, or action, of the sentence on the object, that sentence is in an active voice. Active voice is generally preferred in writing, especially academic writing, because sentences written in an active voice tend to emphasize the subject and are usually shorter and more direct.
