(单选题)
The reports exposed to corruption of several senior officers in the government; consequently, these officers ______ to resign from office.
A.have asked
B.were asked
C.had asked
D.had been asked
参考答案:B
参考解析:
考查一般过去时的被动语态。句意:记者揭露了一些政府高级官员的腐败行为,因此,这些官员被要求辞职。根据本句中的分号和consequently可知,本句为分号连接的并列句,前半句谓语动词使用一般过去时,后半句也应该使用一般过去时,且these officers与ask之间为被动关系,应用被动语态。故选B。
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