Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.
Ritika closed the box quickly.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The box was closed by Ritika quickly.
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Simple Past Tense
Given Voice: Active voice
Subject: Ritika
Object: The box
Structure for conversion:
Active: Subject + V2 (past tense verb) + object + (adverb)
Passive: Object + was/were + V3 (past participle) + by + subject + (adverb)
Changes made:
“closed” remains closed (past participle form)
“Ritika” (subject) comes after “by”
“The box” becomes the subject of the passive sentence
The adverb quickly is retained at the end for clarity
Converted sentence: The box was closed by Ritika quickly.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.