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

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The news surprised everyone.'

A. Everyone was surprised by the news.

B. Everyone was being surprised by the news.

C. Everyone is surprised by the news.

D. Everyone had been surprised by the news.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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