Question

Lead paints were widely used. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with'they.....')

Answer 1

They use lead paints widely

Answer 2

Question (in passive voice): Lead paints were widely used.

In order to convert a sentence in passive voice to a sentence in active voice, the subject and object of the original sentence get interchanged.

Answer beginning with 'they' (in active voice): They used lead paints widely.

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