Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

The authorities are looking into the matter.

  1. The matter is being looked into by the authorities.

  2. The matter are being looked into by the authorities.

  3. The matter is looked into by the authorities.

  4. The matter is being looked into the authorities.
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Explanation

Explanation for option 1: This is correct as per the rules of active/passive voice. Explanation for option 2: “Are” will be replaced by “is” as singular noun is placed at the beginning. Explanation for option 3: In passive voice "is" will be followed by “being” as the active voice is in the “present continuous” form. Explanation for option 4: Preposition "by" is missing and it will be placed before the objective of a “passive voice”.

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