SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CHSL - 14 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

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

She killed the cockroach.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The cockroach was killed by her.

 

Type of sentence: Assertive sentence (Simple past tense)

Tense: Simple Past

Given voice: Active voice

Subject: She

Object: The cockroach

Structure for conversion:

  • Active:
    • Subject + V2 (past tense verb) + Object
    • She killed the cockroach.
  • Passive:
    • Object + was/were + past participle + by + Subject
    • The cockroach was killed by her.

Converted sentence: The cockroach was killed by her.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.