Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne in April, 2019. (a) The Japanese Emperor Akihito was abdicated by the Chrysanthemum Throne in April, 2019 (b) The Chrysanthemum Throne was abdicated b y the Japanese Emperor Akihito in April, 2019. (c) The Chrysanthemum Throne has abdicated by the Japanese Emperor Akihito in April, 2019 (d) The Chrysanthemum Throne is abdicated by the Japanese Emperor Akihito in April, 2019.

Options

A. The Japanese Emperor Akihito was abdicated by the Chrysanthemum Throne in April, 2019
B. The Chrysanthemum Throne was abdicated b y the Japanese Emperor Akihito in April, 2019.
C. The Chrysanthemum Throne has abdicated by the Japanese Emperor Akihito in April, 2019
D. The Chrysanthemum Throne is abdicated by the Japanese Emperor Akihito in April, 2019.

Explanation

(b) The Chrysanthemum Throne was abdicated by the Japanese Emperor Akihito in April, 2019. (Correct) (a) The Japanese Emperor Akihito was abdicated by the Chrysanthemum Throne in April, 2019. (Incorrect Structure and Meaning) (c) The Chrysanthemum Throne has abdicated by the Japanese Emperor Akihito in April, 2019. (Tense has changed) (d) The Chrysanthemum Throne is abdicated by the Japanese Emperor Akihito in April, 2019. (Tense has changed)