Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
A defamation case is being filed by him against his business partner.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. He is filing a defamation case against his business partner.
Passive form: A defamation case is being filed by him against his business partner.
- In the given sentence, 'is + being + V3 i.e. filed' has been used, which implies that the active form should contain 'is/are/am + V1 + ing i.e. filing'. (Active and passive voice rule for converting Present Continuous 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.
- Remove the word 'by' when converting into active form.
- Lastly, as the pronoun "He" is a singular subject, therefore, 'is' will be used.
The active form will be: He is filing a defamation case against his business partner.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. He is filing a defamation case against his business partner.