The news surprised me. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question
The news surprised me.
A. I had been surprised by the news.
B. I was surprised by the news.
C. I am surprised by the news.
D. I have been surprised by the news.
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past simple; 'I' becomes subject.
This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
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Question #1
Choose the correct active voice of: 'The thief was caught by the villagers.'
A. The villagers were catching the thief.
B. The villagers caught the thief.
C. The villagers had caught the thief.
D. The villagers catch the thief.
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple past passive 'was caught' → active 'The villagers caught the thief'.
This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
Question #2
Can they solve this problem?
A. Can this problem be solved by them?
B. Could this problem be solved by them?
C. Can this problem solved by them?
D. This problem can be solved by them?
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Modal interrogative: Can + subject + V1 → Can + object + be + V3 + by + subject.
This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
Question #3
Select the correct passive voice of: 'They are repairing the road.'
A. The road has been repaired by them.
B. The road was being repaired by them.
C. The road is repaired by them.
D. The road is being repaired by them.
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present continuous: Object + is/am/are + being + past participle + by + subject.
This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice
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