SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 11

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q11

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.

The insect bit the little baby.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The little baby was bitten by the insect.

Type of sentence: Assertive

Tense: Simple Past Tense

Given voice: Active Voice

Subject: The insect

Object: The little baby

Structure for conversion:

  • Active Voice: Subject + V2 (past form of verb) + object

  • Passive Voice: Object + was/were + V3 (past participle) + by + subject

Conversion:

  • Active: The insect bit the little baby.

  • Passive: The little baby was bitten by the insect.

Converted sentence: The little baby was bitten by the insect.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.