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    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. "Mr. Suman opened the door."
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    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
    "Mr. Suman opened the door."

    A.

    The door was being opened by Mr. Suman.

    B.

    The door was opened by Mr. Suman.

    C.

    The door is opened by Mr. Suman.

    D.

    The door is being opened by Mr. Suman.

    Correct option is B


    Explanation of the Correct Answer: · The given sentence is in active voice (past simple tense).
    · The passive structure for past simple is:
    · Active: "Mr. Suman opened the door."
    · Passive: "The door was opened by Mr. Suman."
    Why Are the Other Options Incorrect? · (a) "The door was being opened by Mr. Suman." → Incorrect; changes the tense to past continuous.
    · (c) "The door is opened by Mr. Suman." → Incorrect; changes the tense to present simple.
    · (d) "The door is being opened by Mr. Suman." → Incorrect; changes the tense to present continuous.
    Thus, the correct passive voice sentence is:
    "The door was opened by Mr. Suman."

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