SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 117

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 3rd Feb 2022 • English • Q117

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

The pink locusts are attacking the crops in several districts of Rajasthan.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The crops in several districts of Rajasthan are being attacked by the pink locusts.

Given sentence: The pink locusts are attacking the crops in several districts of Rajasthan. (Active voice)

The given sentence is in the present continuous passive tense. 

Structure in the active voice: Subject + am/is/are + present participle (verb+ing) + Object

Structure in the passive voice: Object + am/is/are + 3rd form of verb + Subject

Sentence in passive voice: The crops in several districts of Rajasthan are being attacked by the pink locusts.