SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 159

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q159

Change the following active voice sentence into passive voice by selecting the correct option.
The Prime Minister inaugurates new highways annually in India.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: New highways are inaugurated by the Prime Minister annually in India.
Explanation
• The given sentence is in the Simple Present Tense in active voice: Subject + V1 (s/es) + Object.
• To convert simple present tense into passive voice, follow the rule: Object + is/am/are + past participle (V3) + by + Subject.
• Here, the plural object new highways takes the auxiliary verb are followed by the past participle inaugurated.
Quick Tip: Always keep the original tense intact when changing voice. Do not change present tense to past (were) or continuous (being).