Choose the correct active voice of: 'The letters were being sorted by the postman.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The letters were being sorted by the postman.'

A. The postman was sorting the letters.

B. The postman had sorted the letters.

C. The postman sorted the letters.

D. The postman is sorting the letters.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past continuous passive → active 'The postman was sorting the letters'.

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

A. Kites were being flown by the children.

B. Kites had been flown by the children.

C. Kites were flying by the children.

D. Kites were flown by the children.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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

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A. The product will be launched by the company in the next quarter.

B. The product would be launched by the company in the next quarter.

C. The product will launched by the company in the next quarter.

D. The product is launched by the company in the next quarter.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Future simple → will be + V3.

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I cannot allow you to go out in this storm.

A. You cannot be allow to go out in this storm.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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