Question

Which sentence is correct and why?
a) The meetings were opened to the public.
b) The meetings were open to the public.

Answer 1

In my opinion option (b) is correct
Because
option (a) doesn't make any sense
Option (b) conveys a meaning that the meeting s held are public meetings which gives an open opportunity to all the people to take part.

Answer 2

2nd is correct bcoz 2nd form ke sath were nhi ata