Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Active Voice.
The letter should have been mailed by John yesterday.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: John should have mailed the letter yesterday.
Explanation:
• The given sentence is in the Passive Voice using a modal perfect construction: modal (should) + have + been + past participle (mailed).
• To convert it into the Active Voice, follow the rule: Subject + modal + have + past participle (V3) + object.
• The object of the preposition 'by' (John) becomes the subject of the active sentence, and the passive subject (the letter) becomes the direct object.
• Applying this structure gives: John should have mailed the letter yesterday.