Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
It was decided by Salim Ali to devote his life to the preservation of Indian birds.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Salim Ali decided to devote his life to the preservation of Indian birds.
- The active form "Salim Ali decided to devote his life to the preservation of Indian birds" is correct because it directly identifies the subject performing the action.
- In the passive voice, "It was decided by Salim Ali" shifts the focus away from Salim Ali as the doer of the action.
- By using the active voice, the sentence clearly attributes the decision to Salim Ali, making the statement more straightforward and direct.