A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
The cat teased the rat.
- AThe rat is teased by the cat.
- BThe rat was teased by the cat.
- CThe cat got tease by the cat.
- DThe rat was subject to teasing by the cat.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The given sentence is in the Active Voice and Simple Past Tense (Subject+V
2
+Object).
Active Voice: The cat (Subject) + teased (V
2
) + the rat (Object).
Passive Voice Formula: Object+was/were+V
3
+by+Subject.
Following the rule: "The rat" + "was" + "teased" + "by the cat".
Note: Option B contains a small typo in the original prompt ("car"), but it represents the standard passive structure intended by the question.
2
+Object).
Active Voice: The cat (Subject) + teased (V
2
) + the rat (Object).
Passive Voice Formula: Object+was/were+V
3
+by+Subject.
Following the rule: "The rat" + "was" + "teased" + "by the cat".
Note: Option B contains a small typo in the original prompt ("car"), but it represents the standard passive structure intended by the question.