SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 11

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 • English • Q11



 

 

Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.
The two brothers had invested their savings in their new business.

 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Their savings had been invested in their new business by the two brothers.

Type of sentence: Assertive sentence
Tense: Past Perfect
Given voice: Active
Subject: The two brothers
Object: Their savings

Structure for conversion:
Active: Subject + had + past participle + object
Passive: Object + had been + past participle + by + subject

Converted sentence:
Their savings had been invested in their new business by the two brothers.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.