SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 177

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q177

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

The room was cleaned.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Someone cleaned the room.

Passive voice - Object + was/were + v3 + by + subject + other words.

Active voice- subject + v2 + object + other words.

If the subject is not clear in the given statement we use "someone" as the preparatory subject.

As the chosen option follows this structure it will be correct.