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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 20 July 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

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

The new building was being constructed by the construction workers.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The construction workers were constructing the new building.

  • The correct option, "The construction workers were constructing the new building," expresses the given sentence in the active voice.
  • In active voice constructions, the subject acts directly. Here, "the construction workers" is the subject of the sentence, and the subject is directly acting i.e. "constructing" the new building.

Hence, the chosen option will be the correct answer.