Choose the correct active voice of: 'The cake was eaten by the children.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The cake was eaten by the children.'

A. The children were eating the cake.

B. The children ate the cake.

C. The children have eaten the cake.

D. The children had eaten the cake.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past passive 'was eaten' → active 'The children ate the cake'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The teacher gave the students a test.'

A. The students were given a test by the teacher.

B. The test was given by the teacher.

C. A test was given to the students by the teacher.

D. Both A and B are correct.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Two objects: both passive forms possible. Option C is correct because both A and B are valid.

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Do not insult the poor.

A. Let the poor not be insulted.

B. Don't let the poor be insulted.

C. Let not the poor be insulted.

D. The poor should not be insulted.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Negative imperative: Do not + V1 + object → Let not + object + be + V3.

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The children were flying kites.'

A. Kites were flown by the children.

B. Kites had been flown by the children.

C. Kites were being flown by the children.

D. Kites were flying by the children.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past continuous: Object + was/were + being + past participle + by + subject. Note 'fly' → 'flown'.

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