Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice.
A remarkable discovery was made by the scientist.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The scientist made a remarkable discovery.
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Past Simple
Voice: Passive
Subject: A remarkable discovery
Object: The scientist (agent in passive)
Structure for conversion:
Passive: Subject + was + past participle + by + agent
Active: Agent + verb (past tense) + object
Converted sentence:
The scientist made a remarkable discovery.