In such a passive, what becomes the subject of the verb?
AThe adverb
BThe article
CThe object
DThe adjunct
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The object
1. The preposition governs a word.
2. That word moves to the front.
3. The object of the preposition becomes the subject.
_Source: Kittredge, An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises (Project Gutenberg)_
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