Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Hang the washing on the clothesline.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Let the washing be hung on the clothesline.
Active form: Hang the washing on the clothesline.
Rules for changing Active form to Passive from:
- Simply exchange the places of the subject and the object. The subject should become the object and vice-versa while changing a sentence from Active to Passive voice or reverse.
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The given sentence is an example of an Imperative sentence.
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Imperative sentence: If someone gives a command, request, express a desire, or wish, in a sentence then such sentences are called Imperatives sentences.
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The structure of the given sentence will be Let + Sub + be + V3. 'Let' will be added to start the sentence, as a passive form of a command.
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'Hang' will be changed into past particple form i.e. 'hung'.
The passive form will be: Let the washing be hung on the clothesline.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Let the washing be hung on the clothesline.