They were watching a movie. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

They were watching a movie.

A. A movie had been watched by them.

B. A movie is being watched by them.

C. A movie was being watched by them.

D. A movie was watched by them.

Answer: Option C

Past continuous: was/were + V-ing → was/were + being + V3.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Question #1 Report Error

They say that he is a saint.

A. He is said that he is a saint.

B. It was said that he is a saint.

C. He is said to be a saint.

D. It is said that he is a saint.

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Impersonal passive: They say → It is said.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #2 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'Did they complete the work?'

A. Was the work being completed by them?

B. Was the work completed by them?

C. Had the work been completed by them?

D. Did the work completed by them?

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple past interrogative: Was/Were + object + past participle + by + subject?

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #3 Report Error

They say that the world is round.

A. It was said that the world is round.

B. That the world is round is said.

C. It is said that the world is round.

D. The world is said to be round.

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Impersonal passive: They say → It is said.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice