Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Suman was taking a nap.

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  1. A nap was being taken by Suman.
  2. A nap has been taken by Suman.
  3. A nap is being taken by Suman. 
  4. A nap was taken by Suman.

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Option 1 : A nap was being taken by Suman.
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The correct answer is 'A nap was being taken by Suman'.

Key Points

  • The given sentence is in the Active Voice. As per the given question we have to change the sentence into Passive Form. 
  • The given sentence is an example of 'past continuous'. 
  • The structure of these kinds of sentences is:
    • Subject + was/were + V1+ing + Object. (Active Voice)
    • Subject (Objective Case) + was/were+ being + V+ by + Object (subjective case). (Passive Voice) 
    • Example:
      • He was riding a bike.
      • A bike was being ridden by him.  
    • Here, in the given sentence 'was taking' will be changed into 'was being taken'. 
    • 'Suman' will be changed into the subject.
    • 'A nap' will be changed into the object. 
    • The preposition 'by' will be added. 
       

Correct Sentence: A nap was being taken by Suman.

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