SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 12

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • English • Q12

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Let the door be closed.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. “Close the door.”

The sentence “Let the door be closed.” is a passive‑voice imperative: it uses the structure Let + object + be + past participle to turn a command into passive form.

To convert it back into active voice, you use the simple imperative form: Base verb + object, with the implied subject being “you.”

Hence, 'Close the door.' is the direct active‑voice equivalent.

Why the other options are incorrect:

'The door will be closed.' – Future passive, not an active command.

'The door is closed.' – Present passive, expository, not imperative.

'Please let him close the door.' – A polite request, but very different meaning (someone else closes it), not the direct command “you” closing it.