Direction: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternative suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
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For a long time people believed the earth to be flat.
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- The earth was believed to be flat for a long time.
- The earth had been believed to be flat for a long time.
- The earth was being believed to be flat for a long time.
- The earth is believed to be flat for a long time.
Correct Option: A
When the V. in the Active is not an action, we use with, to, in, at, etc. and not by in Passive. Here, believed (V.) is not an action; it’s a state and people (Sub.) is vague (general), so, it is not men- tioned in Passive. Look at the sentences : I know her. (Active) She is known to me. (Passive) [The V. - know is not an action; it’s a state]
