Which sentence is written in the passive voice a. stragglers were still crossing the finish line and hour later b. three horses pranced along the fence line c. a hurricane watch has been issued by the authorities d. in the back seat the children passed the time by arguing

B). When people lie, the consequences are usually dire.

Explanation:

The story 'A Good Man is Hard to Find' primarily deals with the underlying idea as well as message that unifies the narrative in a single thought i.e. 'brutal consequences of lieing and test of faith.'

As per the question, option B i.e. 'When people lie, the consequences are usually dire' most appropriately identifies the underlying idea(theme) of the story. It reveals that how Grandmother's lie lead to the barbaric consequences which leads the entire family to 'the mouth of death.' Thus, option B is the correct answer.