Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Active Voice.
A table was reserved for the family at the restaurant.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: They reserved a table for the family at the restaurant.
Explanation
• The given sentence is in the Passive Voice in the Simple Past Tense (was + reserved).
• When the agent performing the action is omitted in passive voice, a suitable indefinite subject like 'They' or 'Someone' is introduced in the active voice.
• Passive Voice Structure: Object + was/were + V3 + ...
• Active Voice Structure: Subject + V2 (past form) + Object + ...
• Applying this rule: "A table was reserved..." transforms to "They reserved a table..." while keeping the tense and remaining prepositional phrases intact.
Quick Tip: Ensure the tense does not change during voice conversion. A Simple Past passive (was reserved) always becomes a Simple Past active (reserved).