Select the correct passive voice of: 'She could not solve the puzzle.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'She could not solve the puzzle.'

A. The puzzle could not be solved by her.

B. The puzzle could not solved by her.

C. The puzzle cannot be solved by her.

D. The puzzle could not be solve by her.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Modal 'could' negative: Object + could + not + be + past participle + by + subject.

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'I know the answer.'

A. The answer was known to me.

B. The answer is being known to me.

C. The answer has been known to me.

D. The answer is known to me.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Simple present, 'know' takes 'to' in passive. 'The answer is known to me.'

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The teacher praised him for his honesty.'

A. He is praised for his honesty by the teacher.

B. He was being praised for his honesty by the teacher.

C. He was praised for his honesty by the teacher.

D. He had been praised for his honesty by the teacher.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Simple past: Object + was/were + past participle + other phrases + by + subject.

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'A new hospital is being built in the town.'

A. They have built a new hospital in the town.

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C. They build a new hospital in the town.

D. They are building a new hospital in the town.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present continuous passive 'is being built' → active 'They are building a new hospital'.

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