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English · Q279

Voice

Competitive Exams · English · question 279

Q279

Why was he refused admittance?

A.
Why were they refusing him admittance?
B.
Why are they refusing him admittance?
C.
Why do they refuse him admittance?
D.
Why did they refuse him admittance?
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Why did they refuse him admittance?

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

Rule :
Why + Subject + V1 + Other agents + ?