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61
The invigilator was reading out the instructions.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The instructions were being read out by the invigilator.

In the passive form we always use v3 form and for continuous being is added, hence its 'were being read '.
62
You can play with these kittens quite safely.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
These kittens can be played with quite safely.
63
A child could not have done this mischief.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
This mischief could not have been done by a child.
64
James Watt discovered the energy of steam.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The energy of steam was discovered by James Watt.
65
She makes cakes every Sunday.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cakes are made by her every Sunday.
66
She spoke to the official on duty.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The official on duty was spoken to by her.
67
The doctor advised the patient not to eat rice.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The patient was advised by the doctor not to eat rice.
68
I cannot accept your offer.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Your offer cannot be accepted by me.
69
You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Option A: "Wine should be opened about three hours before use." This is grammatically correct and a possible passive voice transformation.
Option B: "Wine should be opened by you three hours before use." While technically correct, adding "by you" is usually unnecessary in passive voice when the actor is obvious or unimportant. It also doesn't address the second part of the original sentence.
Option C: "Wine should be opened about three hours before you use it." This is incorrect because it's still using active voice ("you use it") in the second part of the sentence.
Option D: "Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used." This is also a good passive voice transformation. It addresses both part of the original sentence

Comparing Option A and Option D,Option D captures full meaning from the original sentence.
So,the correct answer is D.
70
They will inform the police.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The police will be informed by them.