Passive Voice of "Sajid gave the beggar an old shirt".
Correct answer: B. An old shirt was given to the beggar by Sajid.
- A. An old shirt was given to Sajid by the beggar.
- B. An old shirt was given to the beggar by Sajid.
- C. The beggar was gave an old shirt by Sajid.
- D. An old shirt was gave to the beggar by Sajid.
Explanation
With two objects, “an old shirt” can become the passive subject: “An old shirt was given to the beggar by Sajid.” The past participle of “give” is “given,” not “gave.”
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