Read the sentence.
'A decision was reached by scientists about when the experiment would begin.'
Which revision changes the sentence so that it uses the active voice?
A. Before the experiment by scientists, a decision was reached.
B. Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment.
C. A decision was reached with scientists about beginning the experiment.
D. The beginning of the experiment is a decision that was reached by scientists.
Answer (2)
The best revision that changes the sentence to active voice is: 'Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment.' This option clearly identifies the scientists as the ones making the decision, improving clarity. The other options maintain a passive structure and do not effectively highlight the action being performed by the subject.
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To revise the sentence from passive to active voice, use: "Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment." This change emphasizes the doer and clarifies the meaning. The other options do not effectively achieve this transformation. ;
