Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The Namesake was written by Jhumpa Lahiri.

Correct option is A

The correct active voice of the given sentence is (a). Explanation:
· In passive voice: "The Namesake was written by Jhumpa Lahiri." Structure: Object + was/were + past participle + by + subject.
· In active voice: "Jhumpa Lahiri wrote The Namesake." Structure: Subject + verb (past tense) + object.
Example:
· Passive: The cake was baked by her.
· Active: She baked the cake.
Incorrect options: · (b) The verb "written" is incorrect without a helping verb. · (c) "Was writing" indicates an incomplete action, which does not fit. · (d) "Has written" implies a recent action, which changes the tense.