SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 168

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q168

Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Active Voice.
Let the work be finished by tonight.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Finish the work by tonight.
Explanation
• The given sentence is an imperative sentence in the passive voice following the structure: Let + object + be + past participle (V3).
• To transform such a command or instruction into the active voice, the sentence begins directly with the base form of the verb (V1): Verb (V1) + object + other words.
• Applying this rule, 'Let the work be finished' changes to 'Finish the work'.
Quick Tip: An imperative passive structure formed with 'Let + object + be + V3' converts directly to 'V1 + object' in the active voice.