Select the correct passive voice of: 'The teacher praised him for his honesty.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'The teacher praised him for his honesty.'

A. He was praised for his honesty by the teacher.

B. He was being praised for his honesty by the teacher.

C. He had been praised for his honesty by the teacher.

D. He is praised for his honesty by the teacher.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

Simple past: Object + was/were + past participle + other phrases + by + subject.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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