Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The jewel thief was punished by the judge.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3. i.e. The judge punished the jewel thief.
To change the given sentence from passive voice to active voice, we need to follow the given rules:
- Identify the subject of the passive sentence and make it the subject of the active sentence.
- Identify the object of the passive sentence and make it the object of the active sentence.
- Use an appropriate active verb that agrees with the subject.
- Add any necessary prepositions or articles.
Following these rules, we can convert the given sentence "The jewel thief was punished by the judge" into an active voice sentence:
The judge punished the jewel thief.