Change the following sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice: Active:…
2023
Change the following sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice:
Active:
Sheena will return the book shortly.
- A.
The book is sure to be shortly returned
- B.
The book will be returned by Sheena
- C.
The book will shortly be returned by Sheena
- D.
Shortly the book will be returned by Sheena
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Correct answer: C
Correct passive sentence: The book will shortly be returned by Sheena.
Steps to convert from active to passive:
Identify the object of the active sentence (the book) and make it the subject of the passive sentence.
Change the verb phrase from active future "will return" to passive future "will be returned."
Place the original subject after "by" to show the agent (by Sheena).
Note on adverb placement: The adverb "shortly" can appear between the auxiliary and the main verb (will shortly be returned) or after the main verb (will be returned shortly). Both are acceptable, though placing it between the auxiliary and "be" is slightly more natural here.
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