Choose the correct active voice of: 'A speech was delivered by the principal.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Choose the correct active voice of: 'A speech was delivered by the principal.'
A. The principal delivered a speech.
B. The principal delivers a speech.
C. The principal was delivering a speech.
D. The principal had delivered a speech.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Simple past passive 'was delivered' → active 'The principal delivered a speech'.

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Practice More Active and Passive Voice Questions

Question #1
Select the correct passive voice of: 'The teacher explained the lesson clearly.'
A. The lesson is explained clearly by the teacher.
B. The lesson was being explained clearly by the teacher.
C. The lesson had been explained clearly by the teacher.
D. The lesson was explained clearly by the teacher.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Simple past: Object + was/were + past participle + adverb + by + subject.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
Question #2
This book interests me greatly.
A. I was greatly interested by this book.
B. I am greatly interested by this book.
C. I am greatly interested in this book.
D. I have greatly interested in this book.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Interest + object → 'be interested in' is the common pattern.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
Question #3
Choose the correct active voice of: 'The rules must be followed by all the citizens.'
A. All the citizens should follow the rules.
B. All the citizens have to follow the rules.
C. All the citizens must be following the rules.
D. All the citizens must follow the rules.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Modal passive 'must be followed' → active 'All the citizens must follow the rules'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice