Change the following from active to passive:
The bench was arguing the new complex amendments when the bell rang.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The new complex amendments were being argued by the bench when the bell rang.
Type of sentence: Simple
Tense: Past Continuous Tense
Given voice: Active Voice
Subject: The bench
Object: The new complex amendments
Structure for conversion
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Active: Subject + was/were + V-ing + object
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Passive: Object + was/were + being + V3 + by + subject
Converted sentence
The new complex amendments were being argued by the bench when the bell rang.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.