Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The trees were blown down by the wind.

  1. must be blown

  2. was blown

  3. were blown

  4. No improvement
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence 'The trees were blown down by the wind' is grammatically correct in passive voice. The plural subject 'trees' correctly matches the auxiliary verb 'were', and the past participle 'blown' is properly formed. The tense is appropriate for describing a completed action, so no improvement is needed.

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