Multiple choice

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

She could not speak a word.

  1. A word could not be spoken.

  2. A word could not be spoken by her.

  3. A word was not spoken by her.

  4. Even a word could not but be spoken.
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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. Modals remain unchanged while changing the voice. We do not have the liberty to delete the subject/object.

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