Choose the correct active voice of: 'The orders were carried out by the soldiers.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Choose the correct active voice of: 'The orders were carried out by the soldiers.'
A. The soldiers were carrying out the orders.
B. The soldiers carried out the orders.
C. The soldiers had carried out the orders.
D. The soldiers carry out the orders.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Simple past passive with phrasal verb → active 'The soldiers carried out the orders'.

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Question #1
The workers are pulling down the old building.
A. The old building was being pulled down by the workers.
B. The old building is pulled down by the workers.
C. The old building is being pulled down by the workers.
D. The old building has been pulled down by the workers.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Present continuous + phrasal verb → is being pulled down.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
Question #2
Choose the correct active voice of: 'The snake was killed with a stick.'
A. They had killed the snake with a stick.
B. They killed the snake with a stick.
C. They were killing the snake with a stick.
D. They kill the snake with a stick.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Simple past passive without agent → active 'They killed the snake with a stick'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
Question #3
Select the correct passive voice of: 'The government is launching a new scheme.'
A. A new scheme was launched by the government.
B. A new scheme is being launched by the government.
C. A new scheme is launched by the government.
D. A new scheme has been launched by the government.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Present continuous: Object + is/are + being + past participle + by + subject.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice