Question

Write passive sentence to convey the given information:
My umbrella has disappeared. (somebody/steal)
a) Somebody has stolen my umbrella.
b) My umbrella has been stolen by somebody.
c) My umbrella is stolen by somebody.
d) Somebody has been stolen my umbrella.

Answer 1

Hint: There are two types of voices: Active and Passive voice. Subjects perform the action of the verb in the active voice, whereas the subjects receive the action of the verb in the passive voice.

Complete answer:
Passive sentences are used to convey that the verb is being done to the subject instead of the subject to the verb. Since the given sentence is in the present perfect tense, we shall be forming the passive voice form of the present perfect tense. It uses the construction, that is, an auxiliary verb (had/has/have) + been + the main verb. For example, She has been suffering from insomnia.
Let us now analyze the given options in order to find the correct answer:
“Somebody has stolen my umbrella.” is in the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is used to convey an activity that has present consequences. For example, She has left her job. Here, the present perfect tense of the verb, ‘to leave’ has been used. We observe that it does not convey the passive form of the present perfect tense. Hence, the option ‘a’ is not the correct answer.
“My umbrella has been stolen by somebody.” is in the passive form of the present perfect tense. It is used to talk about actions that have present consequences and are done to the subject instead of being done by the subject. For example The bill has been paid to you in cash. Here, the passive form of the present perfect tense form of the verb, ‘to pay’ has been used. We observe that it conveys the passive form of the present perfect tense. Hence, option ‘b’ is the correct answer.
“My umbrella is stolen by somebody.” is in the passive form of simple present tense. It is used to talk about actions that take place in the present time and are done to the subject instead of being done by the subject. For example An application form is filled by Sara. We observe that it does not convey the passive form of the present perfect tense. Hence, option ‘c’ is not the correct answer.
“Somebody has been stolen my umbrella.” is an ungrammatical construction and thus, is a meaningless sentence. Hence, option ‘d’ is not the correct answer.
Thus, we can conclude that option ‘b’ - “My umbrella has been stolen by somebody.” is the correct answer.

Note:
 Keep in mind, the verb of the passive voice is always written in the Past participle or 3rd form of the verb. While changing a sentence from active to passive voice, the pronouns also change.