Does he help the poor?a)Were the poor helped by him?b)Are the poor hel...
The correct answer is option B: "Are the poor helped by him?" Let's break down the options and explain why this is the correct choice:
A: "Were the poor helped by him?"
- This question is in the past tense, suggesting that the action of helping the poor has already taken place. However, the original question is asking about the current situation, not the past.
B: "Are the poor helped by him?"
- This question is in the present tense, which matches the original question. It asks whether the poor are currently being helped by him.
C: "The poor was helped by him?"
- This statement is in the past tense and is not a question. It suggests that the poor have already been helped by him, but it does not address the current situation.
D: "Is the poor helped by him?"
- This question is in the present tense, but it uses "the poor" as a singular noun. However, "the poor" refers to a group of people, so it should be treated as a plural noun.
In conclusion, option B is the correct answer because it matches the present tense and the plural form of "the poor." It correctly asks if the poor are currently being helped by him.
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Understanding the Correct Option
The question "Does he help the poor?" is in the present simple tense, which is used to express habitual actions or general truths. To transform this question into a passive voice form, we need to maintain the same tense.
Analysis of the Options
- Option A: Were the poor helped by him?
- This option uses the past tense ("were"), which implies the action has already occurred. It does not align with the original present tense question.
- Option B: Are the poor helped by him?
- This option maintains the present tense ("are"), making it the correct transformation. It effectively conveys that the action is currently happening.
- Option C: The poor was helped by him?
- This option incorrectly uses "was," which is singular. "The poor" refers to a group, so it should be "were." Additionally, it changes the structure and is not a question.
- Option D: Is the poor helped by him?
- Similar to option C, "the poor" is a plural noun, so it should use "are" instead of "is." This option is also incorrectly structured as a question.
Conclusion
In summary, option B ("Are the poor helped by him?") is the only grammatically correct choice that retains the present tense and correctly reflects the original question's intent. This is crucial for effective communication and understanding in English grammar.