Select the correct passive voice of: 'The boys were flying kites.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The boys were flying kites.'

A. Kites were being flown by the boys.

B. Kites were flown by the boys.

C. Kites had been flown by the boys.

D. Kites were being flew by the boys.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

Past continuous: Object + was/were + being + past participle + by + subject. 'fly' → 'flown'.

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A. No meeting is being held by them today.

B. No meeting has been held by them today.

C. No meeting was being held by them today.

D. No meeting is held by them today.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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D. The train leaves at 6 a.m. and it must be caught by us.

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