SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

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

The teenager delivered the speech.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The speech was delivered by the teenager.

About the given sentence:

  • Type of sentence: Assertive sentence
  • Tense: Simple Past
  • Given voice: Active
  • Subject: The teenager
  • Object: The speech

Structure for conversion:

  • Active: Subject + V2 (past tense) + Object
  • Passive: Object + was/were + V3 (past participle) + by + subject

Converted sentence: The speech was delivered by the teenager.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.