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      Question

      In the following questions, a sentence which is

      highlighted is given in Active Voice. Choose the correct option that converts it into Passive Voice. The committee has granted the researchers special permission to access confidential data for the purpose of conducting advanced analysis.
      A Special permission has been granted to the researchers by the committee to access confidential data for conducting advanced analysis. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B The researchers have been granted special permission by the committee to access confidential data for conducting advanced analysis. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Special permission is granted to the researchers by the committee to access confidential data. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D The researchers were granted special permission by the committee to access confidential data. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Tense: Present Perfect (has granted)  Structure: double object indirect → researchers direct → permission Rule: In passive, we can choose either object as subject But indirect object (researchers) is preferred in formal English Correct structure: → The researchers have been granted… Option analysis: A → correct but less natural B → best and most preferred  C → wrong tense (present simple) D → wrong tense (past)

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