Choose the correct active voice of: 'The letter was not delivered on time.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The letter was not delivered on time.'

A. The postman did not deliver the letter on time.

B. The postman had not delivered the letter on time.

C. The postman does not deliver the letter on time.

D. The postman was not delivering the letter on time.

Answer: Option A

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Simple past negative passive → active 'The postman did not deliver the letter on time'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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