Change the following from active to passive:
The authorities are to close the road.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The road is to be closed by the authorities.
About the given sentence:
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Future sense (planned action)
Voice: Active voice
Subject: The authorities
Object: The road
Structure for conversion:
Active: Subject + is/are to + verb (base form) + object...
Passive: Object + is/are to be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
Here, “are to close” changes into “is to be closed” in passive voice.
Converted sentence: The road is to be closed by the authorities.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.