Who wrote this beautiful poem? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who wrote this beautiful poem?

A. By who was this beautiful poem written?

B. By whom was this beautiful poem written?

C. Who was written this beautiful poem?

D. Whom was this beautiful poem written?

Answer: Option B

Who in active becomes 'By whom' in passive; auxiliary ‘was’ + past participle.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Question #1 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'Please switch off the fan.'

A. You are requested to switch off the fan.

B. Both A and B.

C. Let the fan be switched off.

D. The fan be switched off.

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Imperative 'Please...' can be changed to 'You are requested to...' or 'Let...be switched off'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #2 Report Error

They painted the house white.

A. White was painted on the house by them.

B. The house was painted white by them.

C. The house is painted white by them.

D. The house had been painted white by them.

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past simple; complement ‘white’ stays.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #3 Report Error

The company offered him a good package.

A. He was offered a good package by the company.

B. A good package was offered to him by the company.

C. He has been offered a good package by the company.

D. A good package is offered to him by the company.

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past simple; indirect object subject.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice