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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q4

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Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

The indentured labourers fix the roads.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. The roads are fixed by indentured labourers.

Following steps are followed to convert the given sentence into its passive form:

  • The subject and object will switch places on conversion of the voice of the given sentence.

  • Change an active verb to the passive verb and make it agree with the new object.

  • Object + a form of 'be' + past participle of the verb + by + subject.

  • Move the object to the beginning of the sentence and add a form of 'be' + past participle of the verb

  • Use the reflexive pronoun 'themselves' and a form of 'be' + past participle of the verb + by + subject.

Thus, the most appropriate passive form of the given sentence is:

The roads are fixed by indentured labourers.