Select the correct passive voice of: 'They were repairing the bridge.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'They were repairing the bridge.'

A. The bridge was repaired by them.

B. The bridge was being repaired by them.

C. The bridge had been repaired by them.

D. The bridge is being repaired by them.

Answer: Option B

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Past continuous: Object + was/were + being + past participle + by + subject.

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