Correct option is A
The correct passive form is option (a).
Correct Passive Sentence:
I think Hari should have been offered the job.
Explanation:
The active sentence uses the modal perfect structure: should have + V³ (offered). The object of the active verb is Hari (indirect object), and it becomes the subject in the passive voice. The job (direct object) is retained after the passive verb.
Grammatical Rule Used (English):
- Active: Subject + modal + have + V³ + indirect object + direct object
- Passive: Indirect object (now subject) + modal + have been + V³ + direct object
- Here: they should have offered Hari the job → Hari should have been offered the job
The modal should is retained in the passive form; only have offered becomes have been offered.
Explanation of Other Options:
- (b) would have been offered – Changes the modal from should to would, which alters the meaning (obligation/expectation → probability).
- (c) had been offered – Uses past perfect passive; removes the modal entirely, which changes the meaning of the sentence.
- (d) should be offered – Uses simple modal passive (present/future); does not capture the perfect aspect (have) of the original sentence.
So the correct answer is (a)