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Question 61

The telescope is the topic, and nobody knows who caused the damage during last night's break-in. The telescope ___ near the focusing wheel.

  1. was damagedCorrect answer
  2. damaged an unknown visitor
  3. was damaging overnight
  4. did damage near the wheel

Explanation

Was damaged keeps the telescope as the topic and avoids inventing an unknown agent. Somebody damaged shifts attention to an unspecified doer, contrary to the stated discourse condition.

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Question 61: The telescope is the topic, and nobody knows who caused the… · English Passive Voice · Questena