In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. My last joint venture with Mr. Anderson undid me completely.

Appeared in: NHM MP Staff Nurse-2022

Explanation

The original sentence is in the Active Voice and Simple Past Tense.
The rule for converting a Simple Past tense sentence to passive voice is: Object + was/were + Past Participle (V3) + by + Subject.
The object 'me' becomes the subject 'I'.
The verb 'undid' (V2) changes to 'was undone' (was + V3).
The original subject 'My last joint venture with Mr. Anderson' becomes the agent preceded by 'by'.
This results in the sentence: 'I was completely undone by my last joint venture with Mr. Anderson.'.

Option B: The word 'incompletely' contradicts the original sentence's adverb 'completely', thus changing the entire meaning. Additionally, 'done' is the incorrect verb; the past participle of 'undo' is 'undone'.
Option C: The inclusion of 'not' makes the sentence negative, which alters the meaning of the original affirmative sentence. The verb 'done' is also incorrect.
Option D: This option uses the Past Continuous Passive tense ('was not being undone'), which is incorrect. The original sentence is in the Simple Past Tense, so the passive form must also be in the Simple Past Tense.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Active and Passive Voice Conversion as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general English proficiency, which is a component of many nursing entrance and recruitment examinations.
Strong language skills are essential for clear and accurate documentation, effective communication with patients and colleagues, and understanding medical literature.
What if the sentence was in the Present Perfect Tense, like '...has undone me completely'? The passive form would then be 'I have been completely undone by...'.

How to Approach the Question

Step 1: Identify the Subject, Verb, and Object in the original sentence. (Subject: 'My last joint venture...', Verb: 'undid', Object: 'me').
Step 2: Determine the tense of the verb. 'Undid' is the simple past tense (V2) of 'undo'.
Step 3: Recall the rule for converting a simple past active sentence to passive: The object becomes the new subject, followed by 'was/were' and the past participle (V3) of the verb.
Step 4: Apply the rule: 'me' becomes 'I', and 'undid' becomes 'was undone'.
Step 5: Construct the full passive sentence, including the agent ('by...').
Step 6: Compare your constructed sentence with the given options to find the exact match.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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