Choose the passive form of this sentence.
The workers had finished the bridge before the rains.

The bridge has been finished by the workers before the rains.Correct answerYour answerThe bridge was finished by the workers before the rains.Correct answerYour answerThe bridge had finished by the workers before the rains.Correct answerYour answerThe bridge had been finished by the workers before the rains.Correct answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

The past perfect "had finished" becomes "had been finished".

Worth noting

"Had finished by the workers" leaves out "been", so it says the bridge did the finishing.

Concept: The passive of the past perfect
Typical timeTypical: 45 s
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The rule this testsActive and passive voice

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Choose the passive form of this sentence.The workers had finished the bridge before the rains.

Explanation

Choose the passive form of this sentence.
The workers had finished the bridge before the rains.