Select the correct passive voice of: 'Did they pay the fine?' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'Did they pay the fine?'

A. Were the fine paid by them?

B. Had the fine been paid by them?

C. Was the fine paid by them?

D. Was the fine pay by them?

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past interrogative: Was/Were + object + past participle + by + subject? 'Was the fine paid...'

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'They are not following the rules.'

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B. The rules are not followed by them.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Present continuous negative: Object + is/am/are + not + being + past participle + by + subject.

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