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English · Q50

Voice

Competitive Exams · English · question 50

Q50

The king gave him a reward.

A.
He was given by the king a reward.
B.
He was given a reward by the king.
Answer
C.
He were given a reward by the king.
D.
A reward was given by him to the king.

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
He was given a reward by the king.

Given sentence is in Past simple tense and it is in active voice, we need to change it into passive voice.

Rule :
Subject + (was / were) + V3 + Optional Agents.