Select the correct passive voice of: 'People say that he is a genius.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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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 is said that he is a genius.

D. It was said that he is a genius.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Both impersonal passives are correct.

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The gardener is plucking flowers.'

A. Flowers are being plucked by the gardener.

B. Flowers were being plucked by the gardener.

C. Flowers have been plucked by the gardener.

D. Flowers are plucked by the gardener.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present continuous: Object + is/am/are + being + past participle + by + subject.

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A. Let the lights switch off.

B. Switch off the lights.

C. Switched off the lights.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The script is being written by the author.'

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Present continuous passive 'is being written' → active 'The author is writing the script'.

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