Choose the correct active voice of: 'Why was the meeting postponed?' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'Why was the meeting postponed?'

A. Why were they postponing the meeting?

B. Why they postponed the meeting?

C. Why did they postpone the meeting?

D. Why had they postponed the meeting?

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past passive interrogative → active 'Why did they postpone the meeting?'

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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