Choose the correct active voice of: 'The lights were switched off by the watchman.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The lights were switched off by the watchman.'

A. The watchman switches off the lights.

B. The watchman switched off the lights.

C. The watchman had switched off the lights.

D. The watchman was switching off the lights.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past passive → active 'The watchman switched off the lights'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'Do they sell stamps at this shop?'

A. Are stamps sold at this shop?

B. Do stamps sold at this shop?

C. Are stamps being sold at this shop?

D. Were stamps sold at this shop?

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The painting was admired by everyone.'

A. Everyone admired the painting.

B. Everyone was admiring the painting.

C. Everyone admires the painting.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Simple past passive 'was admired' → active 'Everyone admired the painting'.

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A. The teacher is annoyed at his behaviour.

B. The teacher had been annoyed at his behaviour.

C. The teacher was annoyed by his behaviour.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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