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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?

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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?


1).

By whom were the papers teared in the meeting yesterday?


2). By whom were the papers torn in yesterday’s meeting?
3).

By whom were the papers tore in yesterday’s meeting?


4).

By 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.

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