From the alternatives given below, select the correct passive voice of the following sentence.
The Wright Brothers made the first aeroplane.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: The first aeroplane was made by the Wright Brothers.
Explanation
• The given sentence is in the simple past tense (active voice): Subject + V2 (made) + Object.
• To convert simple past active voice into passive voice, follow the rule: Object + was/were + V3 (past participle) + by + Subject.
• Here, the object 'The first aeroplane' is singular, so it takes the auxiliary verb was followed by the past participle made.
Quick Tip: In active-to-passive conversions, never change the tense of the sentence. A simple past active verb (made) always becomes 'was/were + V3' (was made) in the passive voice.