Identify the sentence written in the correct passive voice:
"The engineers are constructing a new bridge across the Suez Canal."
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A new bridge is being constructed across the Suez Canal by the engineers.
- Step 1: Identify the voice and tense of the active sentence: "The engineers are constructing a new bridge..." is in the present continuous tense (active voice).
- Step 2: Apply the present continuous passive formula: "patient subject + is/are + being + past participle + by agent" -> "A new bridge is being constructed across the Suez Canal by the engineers."
Answer
A new bridge is being constructed across the Suez Canal by the engineers.
Why not the others: "was being constructed" erroneously changes the tense to past continuous; "has been constructed" changes the tense to present perfect; "is constructed" changes the aspect to simple present passive.
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