A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given…
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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.
He gathers the apples.
- A.
The apples gather by him.
- B.
The apples are gathered by him.
- C.
The apples were gathered by him.
- D.
The apples got gathered by him.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation:
Correct passive form: The apples are gathered by him.
Identify the tense of the active sentence: "He gathers the apples." is in present simple.
Make the object the subject of the passive sentence: "the apples".
Use the appropriate form of the verb "be" for the same tense and number: present plural is "are" + past participle "gathered".
Include the agent with "by him" if you want to mention who performs the action.
Why the other sentences are incorrect:
"The apples gather by him." is incorrect because it omits the auxiliary verb and uses the base form 'gather' instead of the past participle 'gathered.'
"The apples were gathered by him." is incorrect for this context because it puts the sentence in the past tense, changing the meaning from the original present simple.
"The apples got gathered by him." is informal and implies a past event; it does not represent the standard present simple passive form.
Answer: The apples are gathered by him.