Select the correct passive voice of: 'The committee appointed him secretary.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The committee appointed him secretary.'

A. He was appointed secretary by the committee.

B. He had been appointed secretary by the committee.

C. He was being appointed secretary by the committee.

D. He is appointed secretary by the committee.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past, complement 'secretary' remains. 'He was appointed secretary.'

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The boys laughed at the beggar.'

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