People say that the earth revolves around the sun. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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People say that the earth revolves around the sun.
A. It is said that the earth revolves around the sun.
B. That the earth revolves around the sun is said.
C. The earth is said that it revolves around the sun.
D. It was said that the earth revolves around the sun.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Impersonal passive with 'People say' → 'It is said'.
This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
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You should not waste your time on trivial matters.
A. Your time must not be wasted on trivial matters by you.
B. Your time should not wasted on trivial matters by you.
C. Your time should not be waste on trivial matters by you.
D. Your time should not be wasted on trivial matters by you.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Should not + V1 → should not be + V3.
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Question #2
The news surprised me.
A. I had been surprised by the news.
B. I was surprised by the news.
C. I have been surprised by the news.
D. I am surprised by the news.
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past simple; 'I' becomes subject.
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Select the correct passive voice of: 'People say that he is a genius.'
A. Both A and B.
B. He is said to be a genius.
C. It was said that he is a genius.
D. It is said that he is a genius.
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Both impersonal passives are correct.
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