Select the correct passive voice of: 'The chief guest gave away the prizes.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The chief guest gave away the prizes.'

A. The prizes were gave away by the chief guest.

B. The prizes had been given away by the chief guest.

C. The prizes were given away by the chief guest.

D. The prizes were being given away by the chief guest.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past, phrasal verb 'gave away': Object + was/were + past participle (given away) + by + subject.

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The lights are to be switched off by 10 p.m.'

A. You are to switch off the lights by 10 p.m.

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C. Both A and B.

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