Select the correct passive voice of: 'They could not understand the problem.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'They could not understand the problem.'

A. The problem could not be understood by them.

B. The problem cannot be understood by them.

C. The problem could not be understand by them.

D. The problem could not understood by them.

Answer: Option A

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Modal negative 'could not': Object + could + not + be + past participle + by + subject.

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