Question : In the following 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.
What was the dog doing in the park?
Option 1: What was being done by the dog in the park?
Option 2: What was done by the dog in the park?
Option 3: What is being done by the dog in the park?
Option 4: What is done by the dog in the park?
Correct Answer: What was being done by the dog in the park?
Solution : The correct answer is option 1.
What was being done by the dog in the park?
Explanation:
The following question is in the active voice and uses the past continuous tense.
Active - was/were + W/H + S + Ving + O
Passive -W/H + was/were + O + being + V3 + by + S
Option A is the sentence's appropriate interrogative passive form according to grammar rules.
Active Voice |
Passive Voice (Auxiliary Verb- was/were + being) |
Was/were+ Subject + V1+ing + object+? |
Was/were + Object+ being+v3+ by+ subject+?