SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 11

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q11

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

The manager was being scolded by Rushikesh.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rushikesh was scolding the manager.

 

Type of sentence: Assertive

Tense: Past Continuous Tense

Given Voice:  Passive voice – "The manager was being scolded by Rushikesh."

Subject: The manager

Object: Rushikesh

Structure for conversion:

  • Passive: Object + was/were + being + V3 (past participle) + by + subject

  • Active: Subject + was/were + V1 + object

Converted sentence: Rushikesh was scolding the manager.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.