JAMB English Language 2018 Objective — Question 55

Question 55 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The letter was being written by the principal.

A. The letter had been written by the principal.
B. The principal was writing the letter.Correct
C. The principal wanted to write the letter.
D. The principal wrote the letter

Explanation

Converting from passive to active voice: 'The letter was being written by the principal' (past continuous passive) becomes 'The principal was writing the letter' (past continuous active).

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