Select the correct passive voice of: 'They say that the earth is round.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'They say that the earth is round.'

A. It was said that the earth is round.

B. The earth is said to be round.

C. It is said that the earth is round.

D. Both A and B.

Answer: Option D

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Both impersonal passives are correct.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Correct Answer: Option D

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