Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Active Voice.
The culprit is believed to have fled the country.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: People believe the culprit has fled the country.
Explanation:
• The given sentence is in the passive voice with the pattern: Subject + is believed + perfect infinitive (to have + V3).
• The verb is believed is in the simple present tense, so its active counterpart takes a generic subject like People followed by the simple present verb believe.
• The perfect infinitive to have fled indicates an action completed prior to the belief, which converts into the present perfect tense (has fled) in the subordinate clause.
• Combining these parts gives: People believe (that) the culprit has fled the country.