Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
A bonus will be given to all employees by the management next month.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The management will give a bonus to all employees next month.
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The management will give a bonus to all employees next month.
1. Identify the Components:
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Object (Receiver): A bonus
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Verb (Passive): will be given
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Subject (Doer): the management
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Time Phrase: next month
2. Follow the Conversion Steps:
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Step 1: Move the 'doer' (The management) to the beginning of the sentence to act as the subject.
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Step 2: Change the passive verb form (will be given) to the active verb form (will give). The future tense must remain consistent.
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Step 3: Move the 'receiver' (a bonus) so it follows the verb.
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Step 4: Keep the remaining prepositional phrases (to all employees) and time markers (next month) in their logical positions.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.