Select the option that can express the given sentence in passive voice.
The ruler of the community had already passed a decree against that decision.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. A decree had already been passed by the ruler of the community against that decision
The sentence is in past perfect tense.
Structure:
Active: Subject + had + verb (IIIrd form) + object...
Passive: Object + had + been + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
Hence, the correct converted sentence is: A decree had already been passed by the ruler of the community against that decision.