Select the correct active form of the given sentence. Preparations were being made for the sports meet at the school. (a) They have been making preparations for the sports meet at the school. (b) They were making preparations for the sports meet at the school. (c) They have started making preparations for the sports meet at the school. (d) They have made preparations for the sports meet at the school.

Options

A. They have been making preparations for the sports meet at the school.
B. They were making preparations for the sports meet at the school.
C. They have started making preparations for the sports meet at the school.
D. They have made preparations for the sports meet at the school.

Explanation

(b) They were making preparations for the sports meet at the school. (Correct) (a) They h ave been making preparations for the sports meet at the school. (Tense has changed) (c) They h ave started making preparations for the s ports meet at the school. (Tense has changed) (d) They h ave made preparations for the sports meet at the school. (Tense has changed)