The shopkeeper lowered the prices
Correct answer: B. The prices were lowered by the shopkeeper
- A. The prices lowered by shopkeeper.
- B. The prices were lowered by the shopkeeper
- C. Down went prices.
- D. The shopkeeper got down the prices.
Explanation
This sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the prices (the subject) received the action (were lowered) performed by the shopkeeper (the agent).- It clearly and correctly conveys the idea that the shopkeeper took action to reduce the prices.
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