Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The findings were interpreted to have been misrepresented by the spokesperson in the official release.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The spokesperson is believed to have misrepresented the findings.
About the given sentence:
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Past Perfect (Passive structure with reporting verb)
Voice: Passive voice
Subject: The findings
Structure for conversion:
Active: Subject (doer) + verb + object...
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
Converted sentence: The spokesperson is believed to have misrepresented the findings.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.