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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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

The evil king was defeated by Gandolf, the savior.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evil king.

 

To convert the given sentence into its active form, we can follow the following rules:

  • Identify the subject of the passive sentence and make it the subject of the active sentence.
  • The subject of the passive sentence (evil king) becomes the object of the active sentence and the object (Gandolf) becomes the subject.
  • Change the passive verb to an active verb and make it agree with the new subject.
  • The main verb of the passive sentence (was defeated) changes into the corresponding active form (defeated).
  • If there is a preposition, include it in the active sentence if necessary.

Thus, the correct active form of the given sentence is:

Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evil king.