SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

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

You can solve this problem.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. This problem can be solved by you.

Active form: You can solve this problem.

Rules for changing Active form to Passive from:

  • Simply exchange the places of the subject and the object. The subject should become the object and vice-versa while changing a sentence from Active to Passive voice or reverse.
  • Now, convert the main verb into its past participle or third form while converting from active to passive voice.
  • Use the word “by” before the subject in the passive sentence.

Now, the given sentence is in present perfect tense. When the active form is in " V1" form then the passive voice should follow the format "be + V3" form.

The passive form will be: This problem can be solved by you.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. This problem can be solved by you.