Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Active Voice.
It is believed that the suspect has fled the country.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: They believe the suspect has fled the country.
Explanation
• The given sentence uses an impersonal passive structure: It + is + V3 (believed) + that-clause.
• To transform an impersonal passive sentence into active voice when no agent is specified, introduce an indefinite subject such as They or People.
• The verb is believed is in the simple present tense, so its active form is believe.
• The subordinate clause (that the suspect has fled the country) remains unchanged as the object of the active verb.
Quick Tip: Sentences beginning with It is said/believed/thought that... convert to active voice as People/They say/believe/think that....