Change the following sentence into the Active form.
It is being claimed that a new species has been discovered in the Amazon.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
To change the sentence from passive to active voice, we need to identify the subject performing the action. In the original sentence ("It is being claimed..."), the subject is unknown, so we use a general pronoun like "Someone" to act as the subject in the active voice.
The verb phrase "is being claimed" indicates a present continuous action. Therefore, the active form must also use the present continuous tense, which is "is claiming." The rest of the sentence remains the same to maintain meaning.