Choose the correct active voice of: 'The house was burnt to ashes.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The house was burnt to ashes.'

A. The fire burnt the house to ashes.

B. The fire had burnt the house to ashes.

C. The fire was burning the house to ashes.

D. The fire burns the house to ashes.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past passive without agent; implied agent 'fire'. 'The fire burnt the house to ashes.'

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'Does she help the poor?'

A. Do the poor helped by her?

B. Were the poor helped by her?

C. Is the poor helped by her?

D. Are the poor helped by her?

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option D

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Simple present, general statement: Object + is/am/are + past participle. Agent omitted.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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