They painted the house white. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

They painted the house white.

A. The house is painted white by them.

B. The house had been painted white by them.

C. The house was painted white by them.

D. White was painted on the house by them.

Answer: Option C

Past simple; complement ‘white’ stays.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Question #1 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'The coach is training the players.'

A. The players have been trained by the coach.

B. The players are trained by the coach.

C. The players are being trained by the coach.

D. The players were being trained by the coach.

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present continuous: Object + is/am/are + being + past participle + by + subject.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #2 Report Error

Choose the correct active voice of: 'The lights should be switched off before leaving.'

A. Switch off the lights before leaving.

B. You should switch off the lights before leaving.

C. You must switch off the lights before leaving.

D. You should be switching off the lights before leaving.

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Modal passive 'should be switched' → active 'You should switch off the lights'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #3 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'They made him the captain.'

A. He was made the captain.

B. He had been made the captain.

C. He is made the captain.

D. He was being made the captain.

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Simple past, complement 'the captain' remains. 'He was made the captain.'

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice