The news surprised me. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The news surprised me.

A. I am surprised by the news.

B. I had been surprised by the news.

C. I was surprised by the news.

D. I have been surprised by the news.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Past simple; 'I' becomes subject.

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'I shall buy a new dress.'

A. A new dress will be bought by me.

B. A new dress is bought by me.

C. A new dress would be bought by me.

D. A new dress shall be bought by me.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
With 'shall' (subject I/we), passive 'A new dress shall be bought by me'.

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Please sit down.

A. You are requested to sit down.

B. You are ordered to sit down.

C. Let you be seated.

D. Let sitting be done by you.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Polite imperative without object → You are requested to + V1.

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They say that the world is round.

A. That the world is round is said.

B. The world is said to be round.

C. It is said that the world is round.

D. It was said that the world is round.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Impersonal passive: They say → It is said.

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