Direction: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice, Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
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The Greeks expected to win the international trophy.
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- It was expected that the Greeks would win the international trophy.
- The international trophy was expected to be won by the Greeks.
- It was expected that the Greeks will win the international trophy.
- It was expected by the Greeks that they would win the international trophy.
Correct Option: D
It was expected by the Greeks that they would win the international trophy. (Passive)
The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)
‘The international trophy was expected to be won by the Greeks’ is incorrect.
Double Passives should not be used, because they give a wrong meaning.
