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 had burnt the house to ashes.

B. The fire burnt the house to ashes.

C. The fire was burning the house to ashes.

D. The fire burns the house to ashes.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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