Select the correct passive voice of: 'They called him a genius.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'They called him a genius.'

A. He is called a genius.

B. He was being called a genius.

C. He had been called a genius.

D. He was called a genius.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past, complement 'a genius' remains. 'He was called a genius.'

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