Multiple choice

Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.

Has the child not broken the tea pot?

  1. Has not the tea pot been broken by the child?

  2. Has the tea pot not been broken by the child?

  3. Has not been the tea pot broken by the child?

  4. Has the tea pot been broken by the child?
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While changing the voice, we interchange the respective places of the subject and the object. In passive voice, we always use the third form of the verb with the helping verb. Adverb of negation (not) just precedes the verb clause.

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