Transform the following sentence into active voice:
How beautifully has the picture been drawn by the artist!
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Transformation from passive to active voice:
Identify Subject and Object: In the original passive sentence (How beautifully has the picture been drawn by the artist!), the object is "the picture" and the agent (performing the action) is "the artist." To make it active, "the artist" must become the subject.
Maintain the Tense: The original sentence uses the Present Perfect passive tense ("has been drawn"). The active form must also be in the Present Perfect tense ("has drawn").
Remove "Been": The word "been" is used specifically for passive constructions in perfect tenses. In active voice, it is removed, leaving only the auxiliary verb and the past participle.
Active voice: How beautifully has the artist drawn the picture!