SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q20

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
My father owns a large piece of fertile land.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. A large piece of fertile land is owned by my father.

About the given sentence:

Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Simple Present Tense
Given voice: Active Voice
Subject: My father
Object: A large piece of fertile land

Structure for conversion:

Active: Subject + verb (base form / s/es) + object
Passive: Object + is/are/am + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject

Converted sentence: A large piece of fertile land is owned by my father.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.