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 is pleased by the news.

B. He was being pleased by the news.

C. He had been 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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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The match was not played due to rain.'

A. They did not play the match due to rain.

B. They were not playing the match due to rain.

C. They had not played the match due to rain.

D. They do not play the match due to rain.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Simple past negative passive → active 'They did not play the match due to rain'.

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A. Can this problem solved by them?

B. This problem can be solved by them?

C. Can this problem be solved by them?

D. Could this problem be solved by them?

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Correct Answer: Option C

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You should not waste your time on trivial matters.

A. Your time should not be waste on trivial matters by you.

B. Your time must not be wasted on trivial matters by you.

C. Your time should not be wasted on trivial matters by you.

D. Your time should not wasted on trivial matters by you.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
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