One cannot please everybody. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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One cannot please everybody.

A. Everybody cannot be pleased by one.

B. Everybody could not be pleased.

C. Everybody is not pleased.

D. Everybody cannot be pleased.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Active with generic ‘one’ often omits agent in passive. Cannot → cannot be + V3.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The song was composed by a famous musician.'

A. A famous musician was composing the song.

B. A famous musician had composed the song.

C. A famous musician composed the song.

D. A famous musician composes the song.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Simple past passive 'was composed' → active 'A famous musician composed the song'.

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The committee appointed him secretary.'

A. He was being appointed secretary by the committee.

B. He was appointed secretary by the committee.

C. He had been appointed secretary by the committee.

D. He is appointed secretary by the committee.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple past, complement 'secretary' remains. 'He was appointed secretary.'

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He promised me his support.

A. His support was promised to me by him.

B. His support had been promised to me by him.

C. I was promised his support by him.

D. I am promised his support by him.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past simple → was/were + V3.

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