In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’. Whatever him being told by the minister; he soon forgot.
In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’. Whatever him being told by the minister; he soon forgot. Correct Answer He was told
The sentence uses the form him being told, which is incorrect and needs improvement.
The correct passive voice form would be 'whatever he was told by the minister' or 'whatever he was being told by the minister'.
The only alternative that improves the sentence is He was told.
None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.
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