Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
The massive exterior wall of the old mansion was being painted by the skilled laborers when it suddenly started raining heavily.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. The skilled laborers were painting the massive exterior wall of the old mansion when it suddenly started raining heavily.
Type of sentence: Past continuous with interruption
Tense: Past Continuous
Given voice: Passive voice
Subject (passive): The massive exterior wall
Doer (agent): The skilled laborers
Structure for conversion:
- Passive → Subject + was/were being + V3 + object....
- Active → Object + was/were + V-ing + subject
Converted sentence:
The skilled laborers were painting the massive exterior wall of the old mansion when it suddenly started raining heavily.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.