SSC CGL 2026 PYQ — Question 100

SSC CGL Tier II - 19 Jan 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q100

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.

Why was such a letter written by your brother?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Why did your brother write such a letter?.

Type of sentence: Interrogative

Tense: Past Simple

Given voice: Passive voice

Subject (passive): Such a letter

Doer (agent): Your brother

Structure for conversion

  • Passive: Why + was + object + V3 + by + subject
  • Active: Why + did + subject + V1 + object

Converted sentence: Why did your brother write such a letter?

Hence, the chosen option is correct.