Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
A diamond necklace was to be bought by my wife.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. My wife was to buy a diamond necklace.
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Past (with an obligation or plan using “was to”)
Voice: Passive to Active
Subject in passive: My wife
Object in passive: A diamond necklace
Structure for conversion:
Passive: Object + was to be + V3 + by + subject
Active: Subject + was to + V1 + object
Converted sentence: My wife was to buy a diamond necklace.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.