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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 21

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q21

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

The allegation was dismissed by the minister.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The minister dismissed the allegation.

 

Structure of Passive Voice: Object + was/were + past participle + by + subject

Conversion to Active Voice:

  • The doer (subject) comes first: The minister

  • Then the action: dismissed

  • Followed by the object: the allegation

Active Voice Sentence: The minister dismissed the allegation.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.