Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: The official on duty was spoken to by her
Explanation:
Given data
Concept / Approach
In passive, the preposition to remains with spoken (spoken to). The object of the preposition becomes the subject.
Step-by-step transformation
Object of preposition → subject: the official on duty → The official on dutyAuxiliary in past: wasPast participle + preposition: spoken toAgent: by herFinal passive: The official on duty was spoken to by her.
Eliminate wrong options
A: Correct passive with preposition stranded after the verb. ✅B: Misplaced on duty modifying her; changes meaning. ❌C: Swaps roles; wrong subject. ❌D: Unrelated infinitival construction; incorrect. ❌
Final Answer
The official on duty was spoken to by her
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