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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q11

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic
coast (1)______ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (2)______ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (3)______ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (4)______ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (5)______ Africa’s interior.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The armed forces put up an impressive parade on Republic Day.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. An impressive parade was put up by the armed forces on Republic Day.

Active form: The armed forces put up an impressive parade on Republic Day.

Rules for changing Active form to Passive from:

  • Simply exchange the places of the subject and the object. The subject should become the object and vice-versa while changing a sentence from Active to Passive voice or reverse.
  • Now, convert the main verb into its past participle or third form while converting from active to passive voice.
  • Use the word “by” before the subject in the passive sentence.

Now, the given sentence is in simple past tense. When the active form is in "V2" form then the passive voice should follow the format "was/were + V3" form.

The passive form will be: An impressive parade was put up by the armed forces on Republic Day.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. An impressive parade was put up by the armed forces on Republic Day.