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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
The preliminary exam was passed by over two third of the applicants of the civil services.
Over two-third of the applicants of the civil services passed the preliminary exam.
Over two-third of the applicants of the civil services are passing the preliminary exam.
Over two-third of the applicants of the civil services have passed the preliminary exam.
Over two-third of the applicants of the civil services pass the preliminary exam.
Incorrect
Solution: 1
In the given sentence, the action is performed on the subject which signifies that the given sentence is passive in nature. To convert it in active voice, where the subject performs the action, it should be rearranged according to-
Active – S + V2 + O
Passive – O + was/were + V3 + by + S.
It should be noted that ‘was passed’ in the given sentence tells about tense of the sentence, i. e. Simple past. For the given sentence, tense and subject/object are correctly arranged in option A.
It should be noted that ‘was passed’ in the given sentence tells about tense of the sentence, i. e. Simple past. For the given sentence, tense and subject/object are correctly arranged in option 1.
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