Somebody told me that there had been an explosion in the

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Direction: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive Voice.

Somebody told me that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.

1. I was told by somebody about the explosion in the Town Hall.
2. I was told about the explosion in the Town Hall.
3. I was informed that there was an explosion in the Town Hall.
4. I was told by somebody that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.

Correct Option: D

I was told by somebody that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall. (Passive)
The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)
It is also a Complex Sentence.