Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
I am not forced to study hard by my parents.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4, i.e. “My parents do not force me to study hard.”
- The original sentence “I am not forced to study hard by my parents” is in the present simple passive (am + past participle).
- To convert it into active voice:
- Subject (agent) becomes 'My parents'.
- Use present simple tense to match 'am not forced' with its active counterpart.
- The verb becomes 'do not force'.
- Hence, the correct active form is:
My parents do not force me to study hard.
Let’s look at the other options:
“My parents did not force me…” – changes the tense to past, which alters the meaning.
“My parents will not force me…” – puts it in future tense, which doesn’t match the present passive context.
“My parents are not forcing me…” – present continuous, not equivalent to the original present simple passive.
Option 4 matches both the tense (present simple) and the voice correctly.