Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The government presented awards to eminent people.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice is Eminent people were presented awards by the government.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Eminent people are presented awards by the government is in the present tense, while the original sentence is in the past tense.
- Eminent people are being presented awards by the government is in the present progressive tense, which is not typically used for actions that happen once.
- Eminent people were being presented awards by the government is in the past progressive tense, which is not typically used for actions that are still ongoing.