Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The painting was admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Art enthusiasts from around the world admired the painting.
- The sentence is in the past indefinite tense.
- The correct structures of active/passive voice are:
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Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...
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Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
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- Thus, the active sentence becomes: 'Art enthusiasts from around the world admired the painting.'