Select the correct passive voice of: 'The news pleased him.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The news pleased him.'

A. He was being pleased by the news.

B. He had been pleased by the news.

C. He is pleased by the news.

D. He was pleased by the news.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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