SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 114

SSC CGL Tier II English - 11/09/2019 • English • Q114

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of the given sentence.

An apple carries about 100 million useful bacteria.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. About 100 million useful bacteria are carried by an apple.

The sentence is in the active form of simple present tense. The structures for active/passive voices are:

Active: Subject + verb (Ist form) + object.

Passive: Object + is/am/are + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject.

Going by the above rules, the correct option is 4.

As the chosen option follows the given rule it will be correct.