Question : Following 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.
The teacher is considering action on the notice.
Option 1: Action on the notice is considered by the teacher.
Option 2: Action on the notice was considered by the teacher.
Option 3: Action on the notice is being considered by the teacher.
Option 4: Action on the notice was being considered by the teacher..
Correct Answer: Action on the notice is being considered by the teacher.
Solution : The correct answer is option 3.
Action on the notice is being considered by the teacher.
Explanation:
The following is the active form of the present continuous sentence:
Active – S + is/am/are + V1 + ing + O
Passive – O + is/am/are + being + V3 + by + S
Option 3 is the proper passive form of the given sentence according to grammar rules.
We need to follow the below rules for the present continuous tense.
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