Question

Which option is grammatically acceptable as the passive form of " open the door"

• A. Let the door be opening
• B. May the door be open
• C. Let the door be opened
• D. Let the door open

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Let the door be opened

Grammatical Acceptability of Passive Voice

• The original sentence, "Open the door," is an imperative sentence.
• Imperative sentences express commands, requests, advice, or suggestions.
• When converting an imperative sentence to the passive voice, we often use the structure: Let + object + be + past participle.

Applying the Rule to "Open the door"

• In the sentence "Open the door":
  • The verb is "open."
  • The object is "the door."
• Following the passive voice structure for imperatives:
  • Start with "Let."
  • Add the object: "the door."
  • Add "be."
  • Add the past participle of the verb "open," which is "opened."
• This results in the grammatically acceptable passive form: "Let the door be opened."

Common Errors and Competitive Exam Insights

• Many multiple-choice questions in competitive exams test the understanding of passive voice formation for imperative sentences.
• Options that do not follow the "Let + object + be + past participle" structure are typically incorrect. For example, a sentence like "The door is opened" would be the passive of "is opened" for a statement like "Someone opens the door," not for the command "Open the door."
• Another common incorrect option might be to simply add "be" before the verb, such as "Be opened the door," which is grammatically incorrect.
• Pay close attention to the verb form (past participle) and the placement of the object.