Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The matches are being shown live on Sports TV.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sports TV is showing the matches live.
- In the passive voice, the emphasis is on the matches being the recipient of the action, and Sports TV is mentioned as the platform where the matches are being shown.
- Passive Voice Structure: Subject + Helping Verb + Main Verb + Adverb + Prepositional Phrase
- In the active voice, the focus shifts to the doer of the action, which is Sports TV. Sports TV is actively showing the matches live.
- Active Voice Structure: Subject + Main Verb + Object+ Adverb