Advanced English Primary 5 Grammar

The librarian has returned the books to the shelf. Which verb phrase correctly completes the passive form: "The books _______ to the shelf by the librarian"?

A have been returned
B has been returned
C were returned
D had been returned
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Step 1: 'Has returned' is present perfect tense. Step 2: The passive of present perfect uses 'have/has been' + past participle. Step 3: Subject 'books' is plural, so use 'have been returned'. Answer: 'have been returned'

Correct answer: have been returned

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