Choose the correct active voice of: 'The old building had been demolished by the authorities.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Choose the correct active voice of: 'The old building had been demolished by the authorities.'

A. The authorities demolished the old building.

B. The authorities have demolished the old building.

C. The authorities were demolishing the old building.

D. The authorities had demolished the old building.

Answer: Option D

Past perfect passive 'had been demolished' → active 'The authorities had demolished the old building'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Question #1 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'They are serving tea to the guests.'

A. Both A and B.

B. Tea is being served to the guests by them.

C. The guests are being served tea by them.

D. Tea is served to the guests by them.

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Two objects: both passive forms are possible.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #2 Report Error

Can he drive a car?

A. A car can be driven by him?

B. Could a car be driven by him?

C. Can a car be driven by him?

D. Can a car driven by him?

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Interrogative with modal: modal + subject + V1 → modal + object + be + V3 + by + subject.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #3 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'Can she speak English fluently?'

A. Can English spoken fluently by her?

B. Could English be spoken fluently by her?

C. Can English be spoken fluently by her?

D. Can English be speak fluently by her?

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Modal interrogative: Can + object + be + past participle + adverb + by + subject?

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice