SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 168

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q168

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.

A police constable arrested the burglar just before dawn.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The burglar was arrested by a police constable just before dawn.

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

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

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