Transform the following sentence into active voice.
The tree was felled by the farmer.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Original Sentence (Passive): "The tree was felled by the farmer."
Subject: The tree (receiving the action)
Verb: was felled (Simple Past, Passive)
Agent: the farmer (performing the action)
Active Transformation: In the active voice, the agent becomes the subject, and the auxiliary verb "was" is removed.
The Verb "Fell": To "fell" is a distinct transitive verb meaning "to cut, knock, or bring down." Its simple past form is felled.
Active voice: The farmer felled the tree.