Choose the correct options to
fill in the blanks with the correct
passive verb :
On the occasion of Christmas, a roaring trade
______ by the shops. Lots of gifts and presents
______ by people. In the cold and foggy
afternoon, Christmas carols ___?___ by children.
There was fun and frolic in the air. But, the unfeeling
heart of Mr. Scrooge ______ by the warmth of
the festival. No gift ______ by him for anyone.
He ______ by Fred who had come to wish him
‘Merry Christmas’. Fred ______ to see the cold
response of Mr. Scrooge. Soon, two men entered
the room. Money ______ by them for the needy
so that Christmas ______ by these unfortunate
people too. But, Mr. Scrooge suggested that the
poor ______ to prisons or poor houses.
A were sung
B have been sung
C is being sung
D were being sung
ddd
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