Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
A letter was written by Riya to her grandmother last week.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1
Active Voice:
Riya wrote a letter to her grandmother last week
The given sentence is in Simple Past Passive Voice:
Passive: A letter was written by Riya to her grandmother last week.
Rule:
Object + was/were + V³ + by + Subject ⟶ Subject + V² + Object
Applying the rule:
- Subject: Riya
- Verb (V²): wrote
- Object: a letter
- Other words: to her grandmother last week
Active Voice: Riya wrote a letter to her grandmother last week.