Multiple choice

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

Mr. Hudson assured me that it could do no harm.

  1. I was assured that no harm could be done by it by Mr. Hudson.

  2. I was assured by Mr. Hudson that no harm could be done by it.

  3. I was assured by Mr. Hudson that no harm could come of it.

  4. I was assured by Mr. Hudson that no harm can be done by it.
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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. Case of past simple tense. We use 'was/were' with the third form of the verb in passive voice in this tense. Modal remains unchanged. 

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