The reporters exposed the corruption of several high officials in the government
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The reporters exposed the corruption (腐败) of several high officials in the government;
as a result, they ________ to resign from office.
A. asked B. were asked C. had been asked D. have asked
试题答案
B
解析:
由句意可知，they与ask之间为被动关系，且ask发生在exposed之后，故用一般过去时的被动关系。