Which of the following options is the most suitable conversion of the following sentence into active voice?
Let the premises be vacated immediately.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer
Vacate the premises immediately.
Explanation
The question asks for the correct conversion of a passive voice sentence into active voice. The original sentence, "Let the premises be vacated immediately," is a passive imperative sentence. Imperative sentences express commands, requests, or instructions. The standard passive structure for an imperative command is "Let + object + be + past participle." To convert this back into the active voice, the structure changes to a direct command beginning with the base form of the verb ("Vacate") followed by the object ("the premises").
The other options are incorrect because they alter the tone, structure, or voice of the original command. Option 1 introduces the word "Please," changing a direct command into a polite request. Option 3 creates an ungrammatical and awkward passive phrasing. Option 4 maintains a passive construction ("is to be vacated") rather than converting it to active voice.
Key Points
Imperative voice transformations on your exam paper follow strict structural formulas. When you see a passive command starting with "Let," you can quickly find the active form by eliminating the word "Let" and the helping verb "be," and starting the sentence directly with the main action verb.