SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 182

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 3 • English • Q182

Choose the option that shows the correctly arranged sentence from the below-given jumbled parts.
“The Ganges / is considered / sacred / by Hindus / in India”

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: The Ganges is considered sacred by Hindus in India
Explanation:
• A meaningful sentence in standard English follows the basic structural order: Subject + Verb + Complement + Agent/Prepositional phrase.
• The Ganges acts as the singular subject of the sentence.
• is considered is the passive verb agreeing with the singular subject.
• sacred serves as the subject complement describing the noun.
• by Hindus in India forms the agent and adverbial phrase of place, which naturally comes at the end of the passive clause.
Quick Tip: In passive voice constructions, place the recipient/theme first as the subject, followed by the auxiliary verb + past participle, complement, and finally the prepositional phrase stating the doer (by + agent).