Choose the correct passive verb form:
Several historical landmarks in George Town are currently _____ by heritage conservation architects.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. being restored
- Step 1: Identify the tense and voice: the adverb 'currently' indicates an action in progress in the present, and the subject 'landmarks' is the recipient of the action (passive).
- Step 2: Form the present continuous passive with 'are + being + past participle': 'are currently being restored'.
Answer
being restored.
Why not the others: 'restored' creates a simple passive that fails to capture the ongoing continuous aspect indicated by 'currently'; 'having restored' is active voice and an inappropriate participle form following 'are'; 'to be restored' expresses future scheduled intention rather than current ongoing work.
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