The heavy rain washed away the entire crop. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The heavy rain washed away the entire crop.

A. The entire crop was being washed away by the heavy rain.

B. The entire crop had been washed away by the heavy rain.

C. The entire crop was washed away by the heavy rain.

D. The entire crop is washed away by the heavy rain.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past simple → was/were + V3. ‘Washed away’ stays.

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