Multiple choice softskills communication

The invigilator was reading out the instructions.

  1. The instructions were read by the invigilator.

  2. The instructions were being read out by the invigilator.

  3. The instructions had been read out by the invigilator.

  4. The instructions had been read by the invigilator.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The original sentence is in the past continuous tense ("was reading out"). Its passive voice equivalent must use "was/were being" followed by the past participle ("were being read out"). The other options use incorrect tenses.

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