问题
选择题
--When _____ the abacus _____? -- In the sixth century by the Chinese people.
A.is, invented
B.did, invent
C.was, invented
D.does, invent
答案
答案:C
此题考查的是被动语态,由be+过去分词。算盘是人发明的,它是动作的承受者。发明在过去,故用was invented,选C。