The sun burnt the leaves. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The sun burnt the leaves.

A. The leaves are burnt by the sun.

B. The leaves were burned by the sun.

C. The leaves had been burnt by the sun.

D. The leaves were burnt by the sun.

Answer: Option D

Burn – burnt/burned; past simple → were burnt.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Question #1 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'We must write the exam.'

A. The exam must written by us.

B. The exam should be written by us.

C. The exam has to be written by us.

D. The exam must be written by us.

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Modal 'must': Object + must + be + past participle + by + subject.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #2 Report Error

You should always speak the truth.

A. The truth should always spoken by you.

B. The truth should always be spoken by you.

C. The truth should always be speak by you.

D. The truth must always be spoken by you.

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Should + V1 → should be + V3.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #3 Report Error

He chose a black shirt.

A. A black shirt was chosen by him.

B. A black shirt was chose by him.

C. A black shirt is chosen by him.

D. A black shirt had been chosen by him.

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Choose – chose – chosen; passive uses 'chosen'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice