SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 15th Nov 2020 • English • Q85

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.

The terrorist was arrested by Mumbai Police.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e Mumbai Police arrested the terrorist.

Given sentence: The terrorist was arrested by Mumbai Police. (Passive voice)

When the sentence is changed from passive voice to active voice, the subject and object interchange. 

Structure of active voice: Subject + was + V3 + object

Structure of passive voice: Object + V2 + Subject

Sentence in active voice: Mumbai Police arrested the terrorist.