SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CHSL - 2 June 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q11

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

The national flag was hoisted by the minister.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3. i.e. The minister hoisted the national flag.

  • The sentence is an assertive sentence.
  • It is in the Simple Past Tense.
  • Structure:
    • Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...

    • Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...

By following these rules, the given passive sentence is converted into its active form:

The minister hoisted the national flag.