Direction: In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
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Many workers were being held hostages.
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- held to be hostages
- held as hostages
- held like hostages
- No improvement
Correct Option: B
The sentence is in Passive Voice. Here, been will not be used.
Hence, held as hostages is the right usage.
