SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 18th Nov 2020 • English • Q4

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 

The fierce storm wrecked the ship.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The ship was wrecked by the fierce storm.

Given sentence: The fierce storm wrecked the ship. (Active voice)

The given sentence is in the simple past tense. 

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

Structure in passive voice: Object + was/were + V3 + by + Subject

Sentence in passive voice: The ship was wrecked by the fierce storm.