SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 116

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 3rd Feb 2022 • English • Q116

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.

Four people were arrested by the police for cheating.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The police arrested four people for cheating.

Given sentence: Four people were arrested by the police for cheating. (Passive voice)

The given sentence is in the past indefinite tense.

Structure in the passive voice: Object+ was/were + 3rd form of verb+ Subject.

Structure in the active voice: Subject+2nd form verb+ object.

Sentence in active voice: The police arrested four people for cheating.