Little strokes fell great oaks
Correct answer: B. "Great oaks were felled by little strokes
- A. Great oaks fell with little strokes.
- B. "Great oaks were felled by little strokes
- C. Great oaks can be felled with little strokes.
- D. Great oaks are felled by little strokes
Explanation
This is the correct passive transformation, preserving the past tense and conveying the intended meaning that "little strokes" caused the "great oaks" to fall
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