Change into passive voice: A storm destroyed the old barn last night.
AThe old barn was destroyed last night.
BThe old barn is destroyed last night.
CThe old barn destroyed last night.
DThe old barn has been destroyed last night.
Explanation
– Simple past passive uses ‘was/were + past participle’.
– The agent (‘a storm’) can still be included with ‘by’ if desired, but is often omitted for natural events.
– Correct: The old barn was destroyed last night (by a storm).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Voice
- Subtopic: Active and Passive Voice

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