Choose the correct active voice of: 'The fire was extinguished by the firefighters.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The fire was extinguished by the firefighters.'
A. The firefighters had extinguished the fire.
B. The firefighters were extinguishing the fire.
C. The firefighters extinguished the fire.
D. The firefighters extinguish the fire.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Simple past passive 'was extinguished' → active 'The firefighters extinguished the fire'.
This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
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Do not insult the poor.
A. Let the poor not be insulted.
B. The poor should not be insulted.
C. Don't let the poor be insulted.
D. Let not the poor be insulted.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Negative imperative: Do not + V1 + object → Let not + object + be + V3.
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The gardener has planted some beautiful flowers.
A. Some beautiful flowers had been planted by the gardener.
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C. Some beautiful flowers were planted by the gardener.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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Select the correct passive voice of: 'We have to obey the traffic rules.'
A. The traffic rules have to be obeyed by us.
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Correct Answer: Option A

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