Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
A letter is written to the news editor by the local people every week.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The local people write a letter to the news editor every week.
Type of sentence: Passive voice statement in simple present tense.
Tense: Simple Present.
Given voice: Passive
Subject: the local people (doers)
Object: a letter, the news editor
Structure for conversion:
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Passive: Object + is/am/are + past participle + by + subject
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Active: Subject + V1 + object
Converted sentence:
The local people write a letter to the news editor every week.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.