Multiple choice

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

The Romans expected to conquer the whole world.

  1. The whole world was expected to be conquered by the Romans.

  2. The Romans were expected to conquer the whole world.

  3. It was expected by the Romans that they would conquer the whole world.

  4. The whole world was expected by the Romans to be conquered.
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C 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. Voice change is related only to the verb clause. Considering this, option 3 is the right choice. 

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