Choose the correct active voice of: 'The cake was eaten by the guests.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The cake was eaten by the guests.'

A. The guests eat the cake.

B. The guests were eating the cake.

C. The guests had eaten the cake.

D. The guests ate the cake.

Answer: Option D

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Simple past passive 'was eaten' → active 'The guests ate the cake'.

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A. Window be shut.

B. You are ordered to shut the window.

C. Shut the window.

D. Let the window shut.

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