Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The funds were believed to have been misallocated by certain board members over several quarters.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Certain board members are believed to have misallocated the funds.
About the given sentence:
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Perfect infinitive (passive structure in reporting)
Voice: Passive voice
Subject: The funds
Object: Certain board members
Structure for conversion:
Active: Subject (doer) + is/are believed + to have + verb (IIIrd form) + object
Passive: Object + was/were believed + to have been + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject
Converted sentence: Certain board members are believed to have misallocated the funds.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.