Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The files were being cleared by Shilpa as per the principal’s instructions.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Shilpa was clearing the files as per the principal’s instructions.
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Past Continuous Tense
Given Voice: Passive voice
Subject: The files
Object: Shilpa
Structure for conversion:
- Passive: Object + was/were + being + past participle + by + subject
- Active: Subject + was/were + verb (-ing form) + object
Converted Sentence:
Shilpa was clearing the files as per the principal’s instructions.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.