Voice & Narration · SSC CGL previous year questions

2024 71 questions

1. Q922024 · 12 Sept 2024 · Shift 1

   Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice: Someone has taken my secret diary.

   1. A.My secret diary has to be taken by someone.
   2. B.My secret diary had been taken by someone.
   3. C.My secret diary will have been taken by someone.
   4. D.My secret diary has been taken by someone.
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   Answer: D

2. Q792024 · 12 Sept 2024 · Shift 2

   Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The drug pedlar was arrested by the narcotics team.

   1. A.The narcotics team arrest the drug pedlar.
   2. B.The narcotics team has arrested the drug pedlar.
   3. C.The narcotics team was arrested the drug pedlar.
   4. D.The narcotics team arrested the drug pedlar.
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   Answer: D

3. Q932024 · 12 Sept 2024 · Shift 2

   Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Scientists were conducting experiments on the newly discovered species.

   1. A.The newly discovered species has been conducting experiments by scientists.
   2. B.Experiments were being conducted on the newly discovered species by scientists.
   3. C.The newly discovered species has been experimented on by scientists.
   4. D.Experiments on the newly discovered species had been conducted by the scientists.
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   Answer: B

4. Q962024 · 12 Sept 2024 · Shift 2

   In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. People often say that the stars govern their fate but they forget the fact that success or failure is the result of one’s own (1)________. If we sow chaff, we can’t reap grain; and the result or consequence of an action depends on what one does and to the extent he (2)________ it. If we work hard, we succeed only to the extent that we work. People who think that the law of karma is (3)________ may feel that if one is destined to get something he will always get it whether he strives for it or not. But experience tells us that reward and punishments are the direct result of our action. Honesty and hard work never go unrewarded and (4)________ and evil deeds never go (5)________. In fact even the law of karma, in its proper sense, means that the fruit we get is decided by whatever actions we did in the past. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

   
   1. A.incidents
   2. B.case
   3. C.power
   4. D.actions
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   Answer: D

5. Q762024 · 12 Sept 2024 · Shift 3

   Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice. I will never overlook this creativity.

   1. A.This creativity will never be overlooked by me.
   2. B.This creativity will be overlooked by me.
   3. C.This creativity will being overlooked by me.
   4. D.This creativity will not never be overlooked by me.
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   Answer: A

6. Q942024 · 12 Sept 2024 · Shift 3

   Select the option that correctly expresses the following sentence in passive voice. Who invited you to this party?

   1. A.By whom you are invited to this party?
   2. B.By whom are you invited to this party?
   3. C.By whom you were invited to this party?
   4. D.By whom were you invited to this party?
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   Answer: D

7. Q762024 · 11 Sept 2024 · Shift 1

   Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The teachers of our school have already taken this training.

   1. A.This training has already been taken by the teachers of our school.
   2. B.This training has already been taken by the our school teachers.
   3. C.This training was already taken by the teachers of our school.
   4. D.This training has been taken by the teachers of our school.
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   Answer: A

8. Q862024 · 11 Sept 2024 · Shift 1

   Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice. Ravi will play the match.

   1. A.The match is played by Ravi.
   2. B.The match will have been played by Ravi.
   3. C.The match will be playing by Ravi.
   4. D.The match will be played by Ravi.
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   Answer: D

9. Q892024 · 11 Sept 2024 · Shift 2

   Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice: The car was repaired by the mechanic.

   1. A.The mechanic is repairing the car.
   2. B.The mechanic repairs the car.
   3. C.The mechanic has repaired the car.
   4. D.The mechanic repaired the car.
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   Answer: D

10. Q922024 · 11 Sept 2024 · Shift 2

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice: Each candidate was making tall promises.

    1. A.Tall promises will be made by each candidate.
    2. B.Tall promises are being made by each candidate.
    3. C.Tall promises are made by each candidate.
    4. D.Tall promises were being made by each candidate.
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    Answer: D

11. Q802024 · 11 Sept 2024 · Shift 3

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He must deliver pizza.

    1. A.Pizza can be delivered by him.
    2. B.Pizza must be delivered by him.
    3. C.Pizza has to be delivered by him.
    4. D.Pizza have to be delivered by him.
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    Answer: B

12. Q902024 · 11 Sept 2024 · Shift 3

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The letter was being typed by the secretary when the phone rang.

    1. A.The secretary will type the letter when the phone rings.
    2. B.The secretary is typing the letter when the phone rings.
    3. C.The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.
    4. D.The secretary types the letter when the phone rings.
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    Answer: C

13. Q912024 · 10 Sept 2024 · Shift 1

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The contract was grabbed by the biggest telecom company in India.

    1. A.The biggest telecom company in India grabs the contract.
    2. B.The biggest telecom company in India grabbed the contract.
    3. C.The biggest telecom company in India will grab the contract.
    4. D.The biggest telecom company in India has grabbed the contract.
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    Answer: B

14. Q932024 · 10 Sept 2024 · Shift 1

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. By whom was grammar taught to you?

    1. A.You were taught grammar by whom?
    2. B.Who taught you grammar?
    3. C.Who had taught you grammar?
    4. D.Did he teach you grammar?
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    Answer: B

15. Q962024 · 10 Sept 2024 · Shift 1

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017- 2031, underlying India’s plan for wildlife conservation, was unveiled (1)______ the Global Wildlife Programme conference. The plan recognises (2)________ addresses concerns pertaining to climate changes and its impact on wildlife . The plan details the importance of ecosystems for food production, health and other aspects of (3)______ survival and sustainable development. It also emphasises preservation of genetic (4)_______ and sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystems which has direct bearing on our scientific advancements and support to millions of rural communities. The plan underscores rehabilitation of threatened wildlife species (5)_______ inland aquatic, coastal and marine ecosystems while conserving their habitats. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

    
    1. A.for
    2. B.at
    3. C.to
    4. D.in
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    Answer: B

16. Q822024 · 10 Sept 2024 · Shift 2

    Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The letter will be delivered by the postman tomorrow.

    1. A.The postman delivered the letter tomorrow.
    2. B.The postman will deliver the letter tomorrow.
    3. C.The postman will have delivered the letter tomorrow.
    4. D.The postman will be delivering the letter tomorrow.
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    Answer: B

17. Q922024 · 10 Sept 2024 · Shift 2

    Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The shareholders will elect him a director.

    1. A.The shareholders have elected him a director.
    2. B.He will be elected as director by the shareholders.
    3. C.The shareholders elected him a director.
    4. D.He will be elected a director.
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    Answer: B

18. Q772024 · 10 Sept 2024 · Shift 3

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice: Historians tell us how this country was divided into three.

    1. A.We have been told by historians how this country was divided into three.
    2. B.We are told by historians how this country divided into three.
    3. C.We are told by historians how this country was divided into three.
    4. D.We are told by historians how this country has been divided into three.
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    Answer: C

19. Q802024 · 10 Sept 2024 · Shift 3

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice: The company will launch the new product next month, and they are already promoting it through various marketing channels.

    1. A.The new product were been launched by the company next month, and it already was promoting through various marketing channels.
    2. B.The new product will have been launched by the company next month, and it was already being promoted through various marketing channels.
    3. C.The new product will be launched by the company next month, and it is already being promoted through various marketing channels.
    4. D.The new product was launched by the company next month, and it is already promoted through various marketing channels.
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    Answer: C

20. Q862024 · 9 Sept 2024 · Shift 3

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice: "The painting was admired by art enthusiasts from around the world."

    1. A.Art enthusiasts from around the world have admired the painting.
    2. B.Art enthusiasts from around the world admired the painting.
    3. C.The painting was being admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.
    4. D.The painting has been admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.
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    Answer: B

21. Q902024 · 9 Sept 2024 · Shift 3

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice: "He will be made President by the people."

    1. A.He will be made President by the people.
    2. B.By the people, he shall be made the President.
    3. C.The people will make him President.
    4. D.People will be making him the President.
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    Answer: C