Change to the passive voice: "The mayor signed the ordinance."

Correct answer: C. The ordinance was signed by the mayor.

In the passive voice, the object becomes the subject and the verb becomes "be + past participle" in the same tense. "Signed" is past, so it becomes "was signed".

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is C. The ordinance was signed by the mayor.

In the passive voice, the object becomes the subject and the verb becomes "be + past participle" in the same tense. "Signed" is past, so it becomes "was signed".

Topic: Verb Tenses and Forms MCQs · Subject: Verbal Ability (English)