Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
It had been made clear by the committee that the rule would not be altered.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The committee made it clear that the rule would not be altered.
About the given sentence:
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Past Perfect tense
Voice: Passive voice
Subject: It
Object: The committee
Structure for conversion:
Active: Subject + had + verb (IIIrd form) + object...
Passive: Object + had been + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
Converted sentence:
The committee made it clear that the rule would not be altered.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.