From the alternatives given below, select the correct passive voice of the following sentence.
The wife advised the husband to maintain silence when she was practising yoga.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: The husband was advised by the wife to maintain silence when yoga was being practised by her.
Explanation
• Main clause: 'The wife advised the husband' is in the Simple Past tense. Its passive form is: Subject (husband) + was + past participle (advised) + by + agent (the wife).
• Subordinate clause: 'she was practising yoga' is in the Past Continuous tense. Its passive form is: Subject (yoga) + was + being + past participle (practised) + by + agent (her).
• The infinitive phrase 'to maintain silence' remains unchanged.