Select the correct passive voice of: 'They could not understand the problem.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'They could not understand the problem.'

A. The problem could not understood by them.

B. The problem could not be understand by them.

C. The problem could not be understood by them.

D. The problem cannot be understood by them.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Modal negative 'could not': Object + could + not + be + past participle + by + subject.

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The audience was listening to the speaker attentively.

A. The speaker was being listened to attentively by the audience.

B. The speaker had been listened to attentively by the audience.

C. The speaker is being listened to attentively by the audience.

D. The speaker was listened to attentively by the audience.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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