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#1, below, is an example sentence from a dictionary. When complemented by a few　words, which, #2 or #3 below, is grammatically correct?

1. There has been increasing interest in her life and work, as witnessed by the publication of two new biographies.
2. There has been increasing interest in her life and work, as is witnessed by the publication of two new biographies.
3. There has been increasing interest in her life and work, as it is witnessed by the publication of two new biographies.

I think #2 is, but I�m not sure.

[bud]

2. Yes!

3. I don't think so. If it is grammatical, it is awkward sounding.