SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 192

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q192

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
A complaint was filed against the director by the shareholders.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Passive: A complaint was filed… by the shareholders. (past simple passive)

Active form:
Subject (shareholders) + verb (filed) + object (complaint)

Tense remains past simple, so:

filed is correct (not had filed or were filing)

Hindi Explanation:

Passive: शिकायत दर्ज की गई थी।
Active: शेयरधारकों ने शिकायत दर्ज की।