English Active-Passive Voice, Reported Speech & Syntax SZABMU 2024
PMDC Verified Question 19 of 61
Identify the correct passive form for the sentence given below: The guard did not open the gate.
A
The gate did not open by the guard.
B
The gate had not been opened by the guard.
C
The gate was not opened by the guard.
D
The gate was not being opened by the guard.
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option C: The gate was not opened by the guard.
Concept: Simple Past Active to Passive Voice.

Formula:
$$\text{Object} + \text{was/were not} + \text{Past Participle} + \text{by Agent}$$

Solution: Active "did not open" shifts to passive "was not opened".

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: Retains auxiliary 'did'.

  • Option B: Past Perfect passive.

  • Option D: Past Continuous passive.

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