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The verb in the sentence "The chef put a chili pepper in the sauce to add flavor" is in the A. Active Voice

It is in the active voice because the subject is the one doing the action.

chef - subject of the sentence
put - verb

Active voice because he, the chef, is the one who actually does the act of putting the chili pepper.

Additional note: Passive voice is used when the subject is being acted-upon or is not directly involve in the action.

Example of passive voice using the above sentence.

The chili pepper is being put in the sauce.

chili pepper - subject
is being put - verb

Clearly, the subject is not actively participating in the performance of the verb.

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