Change the following sentence into the Active form.
The employee was made to hand over all company files before his termination was announced.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: They made the employee hand over all company files before his termination was announced.
Explanation
• In the passive voice, the causative verb make is followed by a to-infinitive (was made to hand over).
• When converting to the active voice, make takes a bare infinitive (without 'to'): Subject + made + object + base verb (V1).
• Introducing a general subject like 'They', the main clause transforms to 'They made the employee hand over...' while the subordinate time clause remains unchanged.
Quick Tip: Remember: Active = make + someone + do; Passive = be made + to do.