Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The invitation will have been sent by the secretary before noon.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
The secretary will have sent the invitation before noon.
Explanation
The given passive voice sentence is in the Future Perfect Tense, indicated by the structure "will have been + V3" (will have been sent).
To convert a Future Perfect sentence from passive voice to active voice, follow these structural rules:
Identify the active agent following "by", which is "the secretary". This becomes the new subject.
Identify the passive object, which is "the invitation". This becomes the new direct object.
Convert the verb phrase by removing "been" to maintain the active Future Perfect structure: "will have + V3" (will have sent).
Key Points
Passive Formula: Subject + will have been + V3 + by + Agent
Active Formula: Agent (Subject) + will have + V3 + Object