Question

To hold elected office is considered a privilege by those who believe in the principles of equity and justice.

Which of the following correctly rewrites the sentence in the active voice?

Holding elected office is considered a privilege by those who believe in the principles of equity and justice.

Those who believe in the principles of equity and justice consider it a privilege to hold elected office.

The principles of equity and justice are believed in by those privileged enough to hold elected office.

Those who believe in the principles of equity and justice are considered privileged to hold elected office.

Answer 1

The second; it moves the subject from the position of elected office to the people, and it does not change the meaning of the sentence.

Answer 2

those who believe in the principles of equity and justice are considered privileged to hold elected office