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

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The news shocked the world.'

A. The world is shocked by the news.

B. The world was shocked by the news.

C. The world had been shocked by the news.

D. The world was being shocked by the news.

Answer: Option B

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 gate was opened by the watchman.'

A. The watchman had opened the gate.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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