Which of the following sentences is in 'Active voice'?

Appeared in: GMCH - 2015

Explanation

The sentence 'Sita loves Savitri' follows the standard active voice structure: Subject (Sita) + Verb (loves) + Object (Savitri).
In this structure, the subject is the one performing the action, which is the defining characteristic of the active voice.
The action (loving) is directly performed by the subject (Sita) and directed towards the object (Savitri).

Option A: This sentence is in the passive voice. The subject 'Renu' is receiving the action, not performing it.
Option C: This is an interrogative sentence constructed in the passive voice. The subject 'this' is receiving the action 'was done'.
Option D: This sentence is in the passive voice. The subject 'The gate' is receiving the action 'was opened' from the agent 'the peon'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identifying sentences in the Active Voice as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Clear and direct communication is crucial in nursing for patient instructions and documentation. Using the active voice (e.g., 'The nurse will administer the medication') is often clearer than the passive voice (e.g., 'The medication will be administered by the nurse').
Active voice promotes accountability in charting. 'I observed the patient grimacing' is more direct and informative than 'Grimacing was observed'.
What if? If a nurse documents 'The patient was found on the floor', it is passive and lacks information. The active voice, 'A visitor found the patient on the floor', provides a clearer picture of the event, which is vital for incident reporting.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the core difference: in active voice, the subject does the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.
Look for the main verb in each sentence option.
Identify the subject of the sentence (who or what the sentence is about).
Ask yourself: Is the subject performing the verb's action? If yes, the sentence is in the active voice.
Check for common passive voice indicators, such as a form of the verb 'to be' (is, am, are, was, were) followed by a past participle (a verb ending in -ed, -en, etc.) and the word 'by'. This structure ('was opened by') is a strong clue for passive voice.

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