Direction: Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb fo...
Answer:
Explanation:
- The given sentence is in the present perfect tense, which indicates an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present.
- The sentence talks about the robbers being arrested by the police, which is a passive action.
- In the options given, we need to choose the suitable passive verb form that conveys the correct meaning.
Options Analysis:
a) Have arrested: This is the active verb form, which means the police have arrested someone. It does not fit the sentence structure, as we need a passive verb form.
b) Have been arrested: This is the passive verb form, which means the robbers have been arrested by the police. It is the correct option as it fits the sentence structure and conveys the intended meaning.
c) Was arrested: This is the passive verb form, which means someone (not specified) was arrested by the police. It does not specify the robbers being arrested, so it is not the correct option.
d) Had arrested: This is the active verb form, which means the police had arrested someone. It does not fit the sentence structure, as we need a passive verb form.
Conclusion:
The correct answer is option 'b' - Have been arrested. This option fits the sentence structure and conveys the intended meaning of the robbers being arrested by the police.