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Passive to active: past continuous (was/were being + past participle -> was/were + -ing)

This type of question, asked 7 times: 17 Jul 2023 S1, 18 Jul 2023 S2, 20 Jul 2023 S2, 24 Jul 2023 S2, 11 Sep 2024 S3, 15 Sep 2025 S2, 24 Sep 2025 S2. All 7 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    17 Jul 2023 S1

    83
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The ball of yarn was being nudged by the kitten.

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  2. Question 2

    18 Jul 2023 S2

    92
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice The cards were being distributed by her to her friends.

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  3. Question 3

    20 Jul 2023 S2

    80
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The new building was being constructed by the construction workers.

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  4. Question 4

    24 Jul 2023 S2

    84
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The flowers were being plucked by the children in the garden.

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  5. Question 5

    11 Sep 2024 S3

    90
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The letter was being typed by the secretary when the phone rang.

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  6. Question 6

    15 Sep 2025 S2

    90
    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The ministers were being briefed about the situation by the intelligence officers.

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  7. Question 7

    24 Sep 2025 S2

    94
    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The guests were being served refreshments by the host.

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