Select the correct passive voice of: 'They had to postpone the event.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'They had to postpone the event.'

A. The event was to be postponed.

B. The event have to be postponed.

C. The event had to be postpone.

D. The event had to be postponed.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past semi-modal 'had to': Object + had to + be + past participle.

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