The audience applauded the young singer. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The audience applauded the young singer.

A. The young singer was applauded by the audience.

B. The young singer had been applauded by the audience.

C. The young singer was being applauded by the audience.

D. The young singer is applauded by the audience.

Answer: Option A

Past simple → was/were + V3.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Question #1 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'Someone saw him picking a wallet.'

A. He was seen pick a wallet.

B. He was seen picking a wallet.

C. He had been seen picking a wallet.

D. He is seen picking a wallet.

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple past, the complement 'picking a wallet' remains. 'He was seen picking a wallet.'

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #2 Report Error

We ought to respect our elders.

A. Our elders must be respected by us.

B. Our elders ought to be respected by us.

C. Our elders should be respected by us.

D. Our elders ought be respected by us.

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ought to + V1 → ought to be + V3.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #3 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'They named the child Anjali.'

A. The child had been named Anjali.

B. The child is named Anjali.

C. The child was being named Anjali.

D. The child was named Anjali.

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Simple past, complement 'Anjali' remains. 'The child was named Anjali.'

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice