Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Let the children be given enough time to read.
- ALet the time give enough children to read.
- BGive the children enough time to read.
- CLet us gave the children enough time to read.
- DYou should have given the children enough time to read.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The given sentence is an imperative sentence in the passive voice:
Let+Object+be+V
3
(given)+…
To convert a passive imperative sentence starting with "Let" into the active voice, we use the direct command/order structure:
V
1
(Base Verb)+Object+…
Passive: Let the children be given enough time to read.
Active: Give the children enough time to read.
Let's look at the options:
Option A changes the meaning completely.
Option C uses the grammatically incorrect form "let us gave".
Option D changes the mood into a recommendation or advice using "should have".
Let+Object+be+V
3
(given)+…
To convert a passive imperative sentence starting with "Let" into the active voice, we use the direct command/order structure:
V
1
(Base Verb)+Object+…
Passive: Let the children be given enough time to read.
Active: Give the children enough time to read.
Let's look at the options:
Option A changes the meaning completely.
Option C uses the grammatically incorrect form "let us gave".
Option D changes the mood into a recommendation or advice using "should have".