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.
Lakhs of tourists view the Taj Mahal every year.
- AThe Taj Mahal is being viewed by lakhs of tourists every year.
- BEvery year the Taj Mahal is being viewed by lakhs of tourists.
- CEvery year the Taj Mahal was being viewed by lakhs of tourists.
- DThe Taj Mahal is viewed by lakhs of tourists every year.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The given sentence is in the Active Voice and Simple Present Tense ("view").
The structure for changing Simple Present Tense from active to passive voice is:
Active: Subject + Verb (V
1
/V
5
) + Object
Passive: Object + is/am/are + Past Participle (V
3
) + by + Subject
Following this rule:
The structure for changing Simple Present Tense from active to passive voice is:
Active: Subject + Verb (V
1
/V
5
) + Object
Passive: Object + is/am/are + Past Participle (V
3
) + by + Subject
Following this rule: