The old man told us an interesting tale. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The old man told us an interesting tale.

A. An interesting tale was told to us by the old man.

B. We are told an interesting tale by the old man.

C. An interesting tale had been told to us by the old man.

D. We were told an interesting tale by the old man.

Answer: Option D

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Past simple; indirect object ‘us’ as subject.

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A. It is said that she is very talented.

B. Both A and B.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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A. Both A and C are correct.

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