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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CHSL - 17 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q16

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

The students must complete the assignment by Friday.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The assignment must be completed by the students by Friday.

Type of sentence: Affirmative, modal verb sentence

Tense: Present tense with modal verb "must"

Given voice: Active voice - Subject + modal verb + base verb + object

  • Subject: The students

  • Verb: must complete

  • Object: the assignment

Structure for conversion to passive voice:

  • The sentence uses a modal verb "must" followed by the base form of the verb "complete."

  • The tense is present/future with necessity or obligation indicated by "must."

  • For sentences with modal verbs, the passive structure is: Object + modal verb + be + past participle + (by + subject)

  • Object (the assignment) becomes the new subject.

  • "must" remains the same.

  • Add "be" after the modal verb.

  • Use the past participle of "complete," which is "completed."

Converted sentence: The assignment must be completed by the students by Friday.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.