They were watching a movie. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

They were watching a movie.
A. A movie had been watched by them.
B. A movie was watched by them.
C. A movie is being watched by them.
D. A movie was being watched by them.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past continuous: was/were + V-ing → was/were + being + V3.

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The mother is feeding the baby.'
A. The baby was being fed by the mother.
B. The baby has been fed by the mother.
C. The baby is fed by the mother.
D. The baby is being fed by the mother.

Correct Answer: Option D


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A. No one opened the letter.
B. No one has opened the letter.
C. No one had opened the letter.
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Correct Answer: Option C


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A. No passive.
B. The report has been being written by her since morning.
C. The report has been written by her since morning.
D. The report is being written by her since morning.

Correct Answer: Option B


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