The old man told us an interesting tale. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The old man told us an interesting tale.

A. An interesting tale had been told to us by the old man.

B. An interesting tale was told to us by the old man.

C. We are told an interesting tale by the old man.

D. We were told an interesting tale by the old man.

Answer: Option D

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Past simple; indirect object ‘us’ as subject.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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