Multiple choice

Directions: Choose an appropriate passive sentence for the given sentence.

Somebody told me that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.

  1. I was told by somebody about the explosion in the Town Hall.

  2. I was told about the explosion in the Town Hall.

  3. I was informed that there was an explosion in the Town Hall.

  4. I was told by somebody that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Case of indirect form of narration. Option 4 is the right choice.