SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 106

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q106

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

Harsh has applied for leave.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Leave has been applied for by Harsh.

Active form: Harsh has applied for leave.

Rules for changing Active form to Passive from:

  • Simply exchange the places of the subject and the object. The subject should become the object and vice-versa while changing a sentence from Active to Passive voice or reverse.
  • In the given sentence, 'has + V3 i.e. applied' has been used, which implies that the passive form should contain 'has/have + been + V3 i.e. applied'.
  • Use the word “by” before the subject in the passive sentence.

The passive form will be: Leave has been applied for by Harsh.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Leave has been applied for by Harsh.