Choose the correct active voice of: 'The flowers were plucked by the gardener.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The flowers were plucked by the gardener.'

A. The gardener was plucking the flowers.

B. The gardener plucks the flowers.

C. The gardener had plucked the flowers.

D. The gardener plucked the flowers.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past passive 'were plucked' → active 'The gardener plucked the flowers'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The problem was being discussed by the committee.'

A. The committee discussed the problem.

B. The committee had discussed the problem.

C. The committee was discussing the problem.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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