Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active form.
A lot of masks have been distributed by the social workers.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The social workers have distributed a lot of masks.
The given sentence is in passive voice:
'A lot of masks have been distributed by the social workers.'
Let’s identify the key elements:
Tense: Present perfect passive → 'have been distributed'
Subject in passive: 'A lot of masks'
Doer (agent): 'the social workers'
To convert to active voice:
Subject: The social workers
Verb: have distributed (present perfect active form)
Object: a lot of masks
Option 2: 'are distributing'
Present continuous — does not match the original present perfect tense.
Option 3: 'would distribute'
Conditional tense — completely changes the meaning.
Option 4: 'had distributed'
Past perfect tense — not the same as present perfect.