SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 18th Nov 2020 • English • Q25

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

They called a plumber to replace the rusted pipes.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option  2 i.e. A plumber was called to replace the rusted pipes.

Given sentence: They called a plumber to replace the rusted pipes. (Active voice)

The given sentence is in the simple past tense. 

Structure in active voice: Subject + V2 + object

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

Sentence in passive voice: A plumber was called to replace the rusted pipes.