Select the correct passive voice of: 'The news did not surprise us.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Select the correct passive voice of: 'The news did not surprise us.'
A. We are not surprised by the news.
B. We had not been surprised by the news.
C. We were not being surprised by the news.
D. We were not surprised by the news.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Simple past negative: Object + was/were + not + past participle + by + subject.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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