SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 183

SSC CGL Tier II English - 21/02/2018 • English • Q183

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 servant is keeping my house tidy.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. My house is being kept tidy by the servant.

Active voice- Subject + Is/Am/Are + V4 + Object

Passive voice- Subject + Is/Am/Are + bieng + V3 + by agent

  • An object must answer 'what' or 'whom'.
  • Since 'my house' answers 'what', it is the object here which should be the subject in the passive voice.

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