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English · Q85

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Competitive Exams · English · question 85

Q85

He was arrested on the charge of theft, but for lack of evidence he was released.

A.
He was arrested on a charge of theft, but was released for lack of evidence.
B.
The police arrested him on a charge of theft, but for lack of evidence he was released.
C.
The police arrested him on a charge of theft, but for lack of evidence released him.
Answer
D.
None of these.

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The police arrested him on a charge of theft, but for lack of evidence released him.

Given sentence is in simple past tense and it is in passive voice.

Rule :
Subject + V3 + Other agents