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.

Somebody hit the dog with a stick.

  1. The dog was hit with a stick.

  2. The dog was being hit by somebody with a stick.

  3. The dog has been hit by a stick.

  4. The dog was hit by a stick.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An indirect object denotes the person to whom or for whom something is given or done. However, a direct object usually denotes a thing. ‘With’ (not by) is used to talk about an instrument used by the agent. Thus, in this sentence, the correct answer is, ‘The dog was hit with a stick'.

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