Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Let these ancient texts be preserved for posterity.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Let us preserve these ancient texts for posterity.
Passive form: Let these ancient texts be preserved for posterity.
- In the given sentence, 'be + past participle i.e. preserved' has been used, which implies that the active form should contain 'base form or V1 + -s/es i.e. preserve'. (Active to passive voice rule for Simple Present tense.)
- Now, simply exchange the places of the subject and the object. The subject should become the object and vice-versa while changing a sentence from Active to Passive voice or reverse.
The active form will be: Let us preserve these ancient texts for posterity.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Let us preserve these ancient texts for posterity.