JAMB UTMEUse of English

Choose the correct passive form: 'The boy kicked the ball.'

AThe ball is kicked by the boy.
BThe ball was kicked by the boy.CORRECT
CThe ball has kicked the boy.
DThe ball kicked by the boy.
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Past tense active 'kicked' becomes past tense passive 'was kicked'.
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