问题
选择题
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
答案
答案:B
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。