SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 199

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q199

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.

I keep the butter in the fridge.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The butter is kept in the fridge by me.

Active voice- Subject + V1/V5 + Object + other word

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

  • An object must answer 'what' or 'whom'.
  • 'The butter' answers 'what' and hence is the object.

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