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Choose the correct active voice form from the given options. The laptop may not be bought by her.
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Choose the correct active voice form from the given options.
The laptop may not be bought by her.

A.

She might not buy the laptop.

B.

She should not have bought the laptop.

C.

She may not buy the laptop.

D.

She may not have bought the laptop.

Correct option is C

The correct active/passive voice of the given sentence is (c).
Explanation: Passive structure with a modal: may + not + be + V³ converts to active modal + not + base verb. Swap the object and subject: the laptop (object) ↔ she (subject). Keep the same modal ( may), polarity ( not), and main verb in base form ( buy).
Structure:
· Passive (with modal): Object+ modal + not + be + past participle (+ by + agent)
· The laptop may not be bought by her.
· Active (with modal): Agent + modal + not + base verb + object
· She may not buy the laptop.
· Why others are incorrect:
· (a) Changes the modal may → might (tense/degree shift).
· (b) Changes meaning and time ( should not have bought = past perfect-like inference/criticism).
· (d) Changes aspect/time ( may not have bought = possibility about a past event).
· Example:
· Passive: The work must be completed by the team. → Active: The team must complete the work.

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