The boys were throwing stones at the frogs. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The boys were throwing stones at the frogs.

A. Stones were thrown at the frogs by the boys.

B. Stones had been thrown at the frogs by the boys.

C. Stones are being thrown at the frogs by the boys.

D. Stones were being thrown at the frogs by the boys.

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past continuous → was/were + being + V3.

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The children had eaten all the ice cream before dinner.

A. All the ice cream has been eaten by the children before dinner.

B. All the ice cream was eaten by the children before dinner.

C. All the ice cream had been eaten by the children before dinner.

D. All the ice cream had eaten by the children before dinner.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past perfect → had been + V3.

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'Why were the students punished?'

A. Why had the teacher punished the students?

B. Why the teacher punished the students?

C. Why was the teacher punishing the students?

D. Why did the teacher punish the students?

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Simple past passive interrogative with 'why' → active 'Why did the teacher punish the students?'

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'Someone cleaned the room.'

A. The room is cleaned.

B. The room was cleaned.

C. The room had been cleaned.

D. The room was being cleaned.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple past, unknown agent omitted. 'The room was cleaned.'

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