Choose the correct active voice of: 'The students were given a holiday.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The students were given a holiday.'

A. They were giving the students a holiday.

B. They gave the students a holiday.

C. They give the students a holiday.

D. They had given the students a holiday.

Answer: Option B

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Simple past passive 'were given' → active 'They gave the students a holiday'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Question #1

Choose the correct active voice of: 'The boy is called Tom.'

A. Both A and C.

B. People call the boy Tom.

C. The boy called Tom.

D. They call the boy Tom.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Simple present passive 'is called' → active 'People call the boy Tom' or 'They call the boy Tom'.

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Question #2

Select the correct passive voice of: 'The government is launching a new scheme.'

A. A new scheme is launched by the government.

B. A new scheme is being launched by the government.

C. A new scheme was launched by the government.

D. A new scheme has been launched by the government.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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

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Question #3

Choose the correct active voice of: 'The tree was cut down by the woodcutter.'

A. The woodcutter had cut down the tree.

B. The woodcutter cuts down the tree.

C. The woodcutter was cutting down the tree.

D. The woodcutter cut down the tree.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Simple past passive with phrasal verb → active 'The woodcutter cut down the tree'.

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