A sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
I expect you to complete this work before the evening.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
You are expected to complete this work before the evening.
Explanation:
- I expect you to be completed this work before the evening.: This construction is grammatically incorrect ("to be completed" should be "to complete").
- I am expected you to complete this work before the evening.: This construction is grammatically incorrect ("am expected you" should be "expect you").
- You are expected to complete this work before the evening.: This construction correctly maintains the original meaning and reverses the subject and object to form the passive voice.
- You are expected to be completed this work before the evening.: This construction is grammatically incorrect ("to be completed" should be "to complete").