We could not finish the task on time. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

We could not finish the task on time.

A. The task could not finished by us on time.

B. The task could not be finished by us on time.

C. The task cannot be finished by us on time.

D. The task could not have been finished by us on time.

Answer: Option B

Could + V1 → could be + V3.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Question #1 Report Error

Choose the correct active voice of: 'The application was rejected by the committee.'

A. The committee was rejecting the application.

B. The committee rejected the application.

C. The committee had rejected the application.

D. The committee rejects the application.

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple past passive → active 'The committee rejected the application'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #2 Report Error

We saw her crossing the busy road.

A. She was seen crossing the busy road by us.

B. She is seen crossing the busy road by us.

C. She had been seen crossing the busy road by us.

D. She was seen to cross the busy road by us.

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
See + object + present participle → passive retains -ing form.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #3 Report Error

The police have arrested the thief.

A. The thief was arrested by the police.

B. The thief has been arrested by the police.

C. The thief have been arrested by the police.

D. The thief had been arrested by the police.

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present perfect: has/have + V3 → has/have + been + V3.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice