Choose the correct active voice of: 'The mistake was corrected by the editor.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The mistake was corrected by the editor.'

A. The editor was correcting the mistake.

B. The editor corrected the mistake.

C. The editor had corrected the mistake.

D. The editor corrects the mistake.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past passive 'was corrected' → active 'The editor corrected the mistake'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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The teacher gave us a difficult test.

A. We were given a difficult test by the teacher.

B. We are given a difficult test by the teacher.

C. A difficult test had been given to us by the teacher.

D. A difficult test was given to us by the teacher.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Double object: one object becomes subject. 'We were given' is correct.

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The boys laughed at the beggar.'

A. The beggar is laughed at by the boys.

B. The beggar was laughed at by the boys.

C. The beggar was being laughed at by the boys.

D. The beggar had been laughed at by the boys.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple past with preposition: Object + was/were + past participle + preposition + by + subject.

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I remember somebody giving me a chocolate on my birthday.

A. I remember to be given a chocolate on my birthday.

B. I am remembered to be given a chocolate on my birthday.

C. I remember somebody being given a chocolate on my birthday.

D. I remember being given a chocolate on my birthday.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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