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    Question

    In the following question a sentence has been given in

    its active/passive form followed by 5 alternatives. choose the option which is the correct changed form of the given sentence.   The data had been analyzed thoroughly by the researchers.
    A The researchers analyzed the data thoroughly. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The researchers have analyzed the data thoroughly. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The researchers had analyzed the data thoroughly. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The researchers are analyzing the data thoroughly. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: In the passive voice, the verb "had been analyzed" is in the past perfect tense. To convert it to the active voice, the subject ("the researchers") performs the action in the past perfect tense, so it becomes "had analyzed." The researchers had analyzed the data thoroughly.

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