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

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

Answer: Option C

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Past simple; indirect object ‘us’ as subject.

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'I saw him leaving the room.'

A. He was seen leave the room.

B. He was seen leaving the room.

C. Both A and B.

D. He was seen to leave the room.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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With 'see' + present participle, passive retains 'leaving'. 'He was seen leaving the room.'

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A. I was taught English by him.

B. I had been taught English by him.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Two objects: both forms correct.

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A. Ice-cream was loved by the children.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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