Which of the following sentences is in Passive voice?

The correct answer is Option D: My watch was lost.

Explanation

• Definition of Passive Voice: In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence receives the action rather than performing it. This typically involves a form of the verb "to be" combined with a past participle.

• Why Option D is correct: In the sentence "My watch was lost," the subject ("My watch") is the receiver of the action (being lost), and the structure uses the verb form "was lost," which is a classic passive construction.

• Why other options are incorrect:

  • Option A ("Someone may steal the bicycle"): This is in the active voice because the subject ("Someone") is performing the action.

  • Option B ("Some boys were helping the wounded man"): This is in the active voice because the subject ("Some boys") is performing the action.

  • Option C ("The teacher scolded him for being late"): This is in the active voice because the subject ("The teacher") is performing the action.