Multiple choice

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

The conman was finally arrested.

  1. Finally the conman was arrested.

  2. The police finally arrested the conman.

  3. The police arrests the conman finally.

  4. Finally, the police were able to arrest the conman.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Passive voice, the action is stressed, but the doer is unknown. In sentences in Passive voice without subject or agent, we supply the appropriate subject. The correct Active voice is, ‘The police finally arrested the conman’.

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