Select the correct passive voice of: 'I want someone to paint the house.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'I want someone to paint the house.'

A. The house is wanted to be painted.

B. Both A and B.

C. I want the house to be painted.

D. I want the house painted.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Both 'the house to be painted' and 'the house painted' are correct passive structures after 'want'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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A. It is believed that he died of cancer.

B. He is believed to have died of cancer.

C. He was believed that he died of cancer.

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