SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CGL - 19 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q12

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

The road was blocked by the fallen tree.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The fallen tree blocked the road.

About the given sentence:

Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Simple Past
Voice: Passive voice
Subject: The road
Object: The fallen tree

Structure for conversion:
Active: Subject + verb (II form) + object
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject

Converted sentence: The fallen tree blocked the road.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.