Choose the correct active voice of: 'The old bridge had been demolished.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The old bridge had been demolished.'

A. They have demolished the old bridge.

B. They demolished the old bridge.

C. They were demolishing the old bridge.

D. They had demolished the old bridge.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past perfect passive 'had been demolished' → active 'They had demolished the old bridge'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'I am to submit the report tomorrow.'

A. The report is to be submitted by me tomorrow.

B. The report was to be submitted by me tomorrow.

C. The report is to be submit by me tomorrow.

D. The report is submitted by me tomorrow.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Am to submit' → passive 'The report is to be submitted by me tomorrow'.

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A. A dozen eggs has been laid by the hen.

B. A dozen eggs were laid by the hen.

C. A dozen eggs had been laid by the hen.

D. A dozen eggs have been laid by the hen.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The painting had been being done by the artist for weeks.'

A. The artist had been doing the painting for weeks.

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D. The artist was doing the painting for weeks.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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