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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CGL - 15 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q12

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Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:

The instructions have been misunderstood by many candidates.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Many candidates have misunderstood the instructions.

Sentence Analysis:

  • Original Sentence (Passive): The instructions (Object) + have been misunderstood (Verb) + by many candidates (Subject).

  • Tense: Present Perfect Passive (has/have + been + V3).

  • Focus: The focus is on the instructions (the receiver of the action).

Conversion Rules (Passive to Active):

  1. Identify the Doer: The 'many candidates' mentioned after the word 'by' becomes the new Subject.

  2. Adjust the Verb: The passive auxiliary 'been' is removed. The verb remains in the Present Perfect tense but shifts to its active form (has/have + V3).

  3. Identify the Receiver: The word 'instructions' becomes the Object.

  4. Agreement: Since 'candidates' is plural, we use the helping verb 'have'.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.