Select the correct passive voice of: 'The light went out.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The light went out.'

A. The light was put out.

B. The light was gone out.

C. Out was gone by the light.

D. No passive.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Intransitive verb 'went out' cannot be changed to passive.

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