SarkariPYQ

SSC Stenographer 2023 PYQ — Question 17

SSC Stenographer - 13 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q17

Back to paper

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
A new laptop was bought by me yesterday.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. I bought a new laptop yesterday.

  • The sentence 'I bought a new laptop yesterday' is in the active voice because it places the subject 'I' at the beginning, followed by the verb 'bought' and then the object 'a new laptop.' In the active voice, the subject acts as the verb directly on the object.
  • This contrasts with the passive voice, where the object of the action comes first, followed by the verb and the performer of the action.
  • By converting 'A new laptop was bought by me yesterday' to 'I bought a new laptop yesterday,' the sentence clearly shows the subject (I) acting, which makes it an active voice.