SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 13 April 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

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

The Smiths have put up a huge Christmas tree.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. A huge Christmas tree has been put up by the Smiths.

Given sentence: The Smiths have put up a huge Christmas tree. (Active voice)

Structure of active voice: Subject + has/have + V3 + Object

Structure of passive voice: Objective case of subject + has/have + been + V3 + by + Subjective case of subject

Sentence in passive voice:  A huge Christmas tree has been put up by the Smiths.