Question

Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
_____ the workers _____ machines?

• A. Are, are replaced by
• B. Will, be replaced by
• C. Might, replacing
• D. Can, replacing by

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Will, be replaced by

In interrogative sentences, the modal (will/ might/ can) is placed in the beginning of the sentence. This is an interrogative sentence in the passive voice where the subject is 'the workers' and the object is 'machines'. Hence, the verb in past participle form (replaced) has to be used.

The correct sentence is: 'Will the workers be replaced by machines?' Hence, option B is correct.

Option A: The sentence, 'Are the workers are replaced by machines?' is grammatically incorrect as the auxiliary verb, 'are' is used twice in the same sentence.

The sentences, 'Might the workers replacing machines?' and 'Can the workers replacing by machines?'are grammatically incorrect as the verb in past participle form (replaced) is not used in these sentences. Hence, options C and D are incorrect.