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 being surprised by the news.

B. Everyone was surprised by the news.

C. Everyone is surprised by the news.

D. Everyone had been surprised 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: 'He was given a warm send-off.'

A. They had given him a warm send-off.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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