Choose the correct active voice of: 'The old man was run over by a bus.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The old man was run over by a bus.'

A. A bus was running over the old man.

B. A bus runs over the old man.

C. A bus had run over the old man.

D. A bus ran over the old man.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past passive with phrasal verb 'run over' → active 'A bus ran over the old man'.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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