SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 3rd Feb 2022 • English • Q36

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.

We do not sell stationery at this shop.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Stationery is not sold at this shop.

  • The structure of the sentence in Active voice is- Subject + do/does + V1 + object.
  • The structure of the sentence in Passive voice will be- Object + is/am/are + V3 + by + subject.
  • Subject and object will interchange their places.
  • In passive voice, the third form of the verb is used always.
  • The appropriate helping verb "is" will be used as per tense in the active form of the sentence.
  • The preposition 'by' will be used before the subject.

The correct passive form of the given sentence is-

Stationery is not sold at this shop.