Question : A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
Meena is reading a novel.
Option 1: A novel was being read by Meena
Option 2: A novel is being read by Meena
Option 3: A novel has been read by Meena
Option 4: A novel had being read by Meena .
Correct Answer: A novel is being read by Meena
Solution : The correct answer is option 2.
A novel is being read by Meena
Explanation:
The sentence is in the present continuous sentence.
The passive verb form is created in the present continuous tense by adding "is. am and are being before the verb's past participle form.
We need to follow the below rules :
Active Voice |
Passive Voice (Auxiliary Verb- is/am/are + being) |
Subject + is/am/are+ v1+ ing + object |
Object+ is/am/are+ being+ V3+ by + subject |