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

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

A. I had been surprised by the news.

B. I was surprised by the news.

C. I am surprised by the news.

D. I was being surprised by the news.

Answer: Option B

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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The students should learn the rules by heart.

A. The rules should be learned by the students by heart.

B. The rules must be learned by heart by the students.

C. The rules should be learn by heart by the students.

D. The rules should be learned by heart by the students.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
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A. All the citizens should follow the rules.

B. All the citizens must follow the rules.

C. All the citizens have to follow the rules.

D. All the citizens must be following the rules.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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A. This question had not been solved by anyone.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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