Why did the teacher punish the boy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Why did the teacher punish the boy?

A. Why did the boy punished by the teacher?

B. Why was the boy punished by the teacher?

C. Why was the boy punish by the teacher?

D. Why had the boy been punished by the teacher?

Answer: Option B

Wh‑question past simple → Why + was/were + object + V3.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

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Question #1 Report Error

Select the correct passive voice of: 'Has he completed the assignment?'

A. Had the assignment been completed by him?

B. Was the assignment completed by him?

C. Is the assignment completed by him?

D. Has the assignment been completed by him?

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present perfect interrogative: Has/Have + object + been + past participle + by + subject?

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #2 Report Error

Choose the correct active voice of: 'The meeting had been called to discuss the issue.'

A. They called the meeting to discuss the issue.

B. They have called the meeting to discuss the issue.

C. They had called the meeting to discuss the issue.

D. They were calling the meeting to discuss the issue.

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past perfect passive 'had been called' → active 'They had called the meeting'.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice

Question #3 Report Error

My grandfather gave me a pocket watch.

A. I was given a pocket watch by my grandfather.

B. I am given a pocket watch by my grandfather.

C. A pocket watch had been given to me by my grandfather.

D. A pocket watch was given to me by my grandfather.

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Past simple; when indirect object is not preferred as subject, direct object takes the subject position.

This question belongs to: English Active and Passive Voice