Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The project is being evaluated by the panel.
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Explanation
Correct Answer
The panel is evaluating the project.
Explanation
The original sentence ("The project is being evaluated by the panel") is written in the passive voice of the Present Continuous Tense. We can identify this tense by looking at the auxiliary verb structure is being + past participle (V3).
To convert a Present Continuous sentence from passive voice back to active voice, we reverse the structure:
Passive Formula: Subject (Project) + is/am/are + being + V3 (evaluated) + by + Agent (Panel)
Active Formula: Subject (Panel) + is/am/are + Ving (evaluating) + Object (Project)
Since "The panel" is a collective noun acting as a singular subject in this context, it takes the singular helping verb "is", followed by the continuous verb form "evaluating".
Key Points
Tense: Present Continuous
Verb Conversion: is being evaluated (Passive) → is evaluating (Active)