Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

2018

Which of the following sentences is in active voice?

  1. A.

    He was asked to keep quiet.

  2. B.

    A house was bought for fifty lacs.

  3. C.

    I requested him to come in time.

  4. D.

    He was hit badly.

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Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Option C: I requested him to come in time.

Explanation

  • Active Voice Definition: A sentence is in the active voice when the subject performs the action of the verb.

  • Analysis of Option C: In this sentence, the subject "I" is actively performing the action of "requested."

  • Other Options:

    • Option A: "He was asked to keep quiet" is in the passive voice.

    • Option B: "A house was bought for fifty lacs" is in the passive voice.

    • Option D: "He was hit badly" is in the passive voice.

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