Select the PASSIVE VOICE form of the given sentence. A little appreciation…
2018
Select the PASSIVE VOICE form of the given sentence.
A little appreciation from teachers can reduce destructive behavior of adolescents, reveals a new study.
- A.
Adolescents stop behaving in a destructive manner if teachers appreciate them. A new study reveals this.
- B.
A new study reveals that destructive behavior of adolescents can be reduced by a little appreciation from teachers.
- C.
A little appreciation from teachers is helpful in stopping destructive behavior of adolescents.
- D.
Adolescents, a new study reveals, stop behaving in a destructive manner if teachers appreciate them.
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option
Option 2: A new study reveals that destructive behavior of adolescents can be reduced by a little appreciation from teachers.
Detailed Explanation
To convert to the passive voice, the object ("destructive behavior of adolescents") becomes the new subject.
The verb phrase is changed from the active form "can reduce" to the passive form "can be reduced".