Question

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

    He built the house in 1980.

    A The house is being built in 1980. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The house has been built in 1980. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The house was being built in 1980. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The house was built in 1980. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The rule for changing a sentence into passive voice is-

    (Object) + (auxiliary verb) + (past participle) + (by subject)

    Hence, the correct answer is- ‘The house was built in 1980’.

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