Select the correct passive voice of: 'He told me a lie.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'He told me a lie.'

A. I was told a lie by him.

B. I had been told a lie by him.

C. Both A and B.

D. A lie was told to me by him.

Answer: Option C

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Two objects: both forms correct.

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