Choose the correct passive voice: "The firm hired ten new employees last year."
- A. Ten new employees have been hired by the firm last year.
- B. Ten new employees were hired by the firm last year. ✓
- C. Ten new employees are hired by the firm last year.
- D. Ten new employees were hire by the firm last year.
Correct answer
B. Ten new employees were hired by the firm last year.
Explanation
Simple past active becomes simple past passive: 'were hired'.