Choose the correct option which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
She often praises me.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → I am often praised by her
Passive of the simple present:
| Change | Active | Passive | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Object becomes subject | me | I | Me becomes I. |
| Tense kept | praises | am ... praised | The simple present “praises” becomes am / is / are + past participle: “am praised” (agreeing with “I”). |
| Agent (by ...) | She | by her | “She” becomes by her. |
| Full sentence | She often praises me. | I am often praised by her. |
The adverb "often" stays before the main verb.
Example: He writes letters. → Letters are written by him.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: I was often praised by her — Incorrect. "Was praised" is the simple past. The active sentence is in the present.
Option 2: I have been often praised by her — Incorrect. "Have been praised" is the present perfect. The tense changes.
Option 4: I had often been praised by her — Incorrect. "Had been praised" is the past perfect. The tense changes.