Convert into Passive Voice;"The noise of traffic kept me awake."
Correct answer: A. I was kept awake by the noise of the traffic.
- A. I was kept awake by the noise of the traffic.
- B. The traffic kept me awake by noise.
- C. I kept myself awake due to the noise of the traffic.
- D. I remained awake by the noise of the traffic.
Explanation
- This sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the focus is on the person (I) who was affected by the noise, rather than the noise itself.- The sentence conveys the same meaning as the original sentence, emphasizing the effect of the noise on the person.
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