Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The decision was expected to be made by the council after further review.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. It was expected that the council would make the decision after review.
Type of sentence: Assertive
- Tense: Past Simple (Passive)
- Voice: Passive Voice
- Subject: The decision
- Object: The council
Structure for conversion:
Passive: Subject + was/were + Verb (IIIrd form) + to be + Verb (IIIrd form) + by + Object...
Active: It + was + expected + that + Subject (from object) + would + Verb (Ist form) + object...
Converted sentence: It was expected that the council would make the decision after review.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.