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 am surprised by the news.

B. I was being surprised by the news.

C. I was surprised by the news.

D. I had been surprised by the news.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option D

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past perfect: Object + had + been + past participle + by + subject.

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