Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The Namesake was written by Jhumpa Lahiri.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Jhumpa Lahiri wrote The Namesake.
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Simple Past
Given voice: Passive
Subject: The Namesake
Object: Jhumpa Lahiri
Structure for conversion:
Active: Subject + V2 (past tense verb) + object
Passive: Object + was/were + V3 + by + subject
Converted sentence: Jhumpa Lahiri wrote The Namesake.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.