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 assignment had been completed by them.

  1. They have completed the assignment.

  2. They have been completing the assignment.

  3. They had completed the assignment.

  4. They are having to complete the assignment.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The places of subject and object in sentence are inter-changed in passive voice. 3rd form of verb or the past participle will be used only as main verb in passive voice. In this context, the auxiliary verb in active voice for past perfect tense ‘had been’ is ‘had’.

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