SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 12

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 14 March 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q12

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The green leaves of plants absorb the carbon dioxide.
 

 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. The carbon dioxide is absorbed by the green leaves of plants.

About the given sentence:
Type of sentence: Assertive
Tense: Simple Present Tense
Voice: Active Voice
Subject: The green leaves of plants
Object: The carbon dioxide
Structure for conversion:
Active: Subject + verb (base form/s/es) + object
Passive: Object + is/am/are + past participle (V3) + by + subject
Converted sentence: The carbon dioxide is absorbed by the green leaves of plants.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.