Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: A decision has been taken to h…

Question

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: A decision has been taken to have the proposal reviewed by an external panel.

1. A. An external panel has reviewed the proposal.
2. B. The proposal is being reviewed by an external panel.
3. C. They have decided to get the proposal reviewed by an external panel. (Correct answer)
4. D. The proposal was reviewed by the panel as per the decision.

Correct Answer

Option C — They have decided to get the proposal reviewed by an external panel.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is They have decided to get the proposal reviewed by an external panel..

Key Points

• The original is passive ('A decision has been taken…').
• Converting to active means naming the doer as the subject and preserving the tense.
• 'Has been taken' (present perfect passive) becomes 'have decided' (present perfect active), giving: 'They have decided to get the proposal reviewed by an external panel.' The other options change the meaning or the tense — active voice keeps both intact while making the agent explicit.