Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks with the correct passive verbs:
On the occasion of Christmas, a roaring trade had been made by the shops. Lots of gifts and presents were purchased by people. In the cold and foggy afternoon, Christmas carols were being sung by children. There was fun and frolic in the air. But the unfeeling heart of Mr. Scrooge was untouched by the warmth of the festival. No gift had been purchased by him for anyone. He ____ by Fred who had come to wish him 'Merry Christmas'.

Options

A. was rather irritated
B. has rather irritated
C. had rather been irritated
D. had rather being irritated

Answer

A