Somebody told me that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall
Correct answer: D. I was told by somebody that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall
- A. I was told by somebody about the explosion in the Town Hall
- B. I was told about the explosion in the Town Hall
- C. "I was informed that there was an explosion in the Town Hall
- D. I was told by somebody that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall
Explanation
"I was told by somebody that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall", is a passive voice construction that conveys the same meaning as the original sentence, emphasizing the person who received the information (I) and the source of the information (somebody)
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