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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q16

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Select the correct active form of the given sentence.

This trail is not frequently visited by hikers.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Hikers do not visit this trail frequently.

The following steps must be followed to convert the given passive voice sentence into its active form:

  • Identify the subject of the passive sentence: In this case, the subject is "this trail."

  • Determine the tense of the verb in the passive voice: In this case, the verb is "is," which indicates present tense.

  • Identify the agent or doer of the action (optional): In the passive voice, the agent is often introduced by the preposition "by." In this sentence, the agent is "hikers."

  • Rearrange the sentence to place the subject before the verb: In the active voice, the subject typically comes before the verb.

  • Choose an appropriate active verb to replace the passive verb: The active verb should convey the same meaning as the passive verb. In this case, the passive verb "visited" can be replaced with the active verb "visit."

  • Remove the auxiliary verb if it is not necessary: In this sentence, the auxiliary verb "is" is not necessary in the active voice.

Thus, the correct active form of the given sentence would be:

Hikers do not frequently visit this trail.