Which of the following options is the most suitable conversion of the following sentence into Passive Voice?
The conservation team has saved several endangered species this year.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer
Several endangered species have been saved by the conservation team this year.
Explanation
The given sentence is in the present perfect tense (“has saved”). In passive voice, the structure of the present perfect tense is has/have been + past participle (V³). Since “several endangered species” is plural, the correct auxiliary verb is “have.” Therefore, “Several endangered species have been saved by the conservation team this year” is the correct transformation.
The other options are incorrect. Option 1 changes the tense to simple present. Option 2 changes it to simple past. Option 3 changes it to past perfect. None of these preserve the original tense of the sentence.
Key Points
The passive voice of the present perfect tense follows the structure has/have been + V³. Always maintain the original tense and meaning while changing the voice.