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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best…

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. 
Who tore the papers in the meeting yesterday?
  • ABy whom were the papers teared in the meeting yesterday?
  • BBy whom were the papers torn in yesterday’s meeting?
  • CBy whom were the papers tore in yesterday’s meeting?
  • DBy whom are the people torn in the meeting?
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Correct Answer: By whom were the papers torn in yesterday’s meeting?

Sentences 1 and 3 use the incorrect form of the verb while Sentence 4 uses the incorrect tense in the voice. Only Sentence 2 preserves the tense and correctly converts the active voice to passive.