Select the correct passive voice of: 'The committee appointed him secretary.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The committee appointed him secretary.'

A. He had been appointed secretary by the committee.

B. He was appointed secretary by the committee.

C. He was being appointed secretary by the committee.

D. He is appointed secretary by the committee.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

Simple past, complement 'secretary' remains. 'He was appointed secretary.'

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