Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The company sold the newly introduced car to the highest bidder.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "The newly introduced car was sold to the highest bidder by the company".
Key Points
- As we can see the given sentence is in the active voice format of the simple past tense as the second form of the verb (sold) is applied in the sentence, so we have to change the active voice as per the same tense rules.
- Active voice: Subject + V2 + object
- Passive voice: Object + was/were + V3 + by + subject
- Example:
- Active voice: Maya cleaned the dishes.
- Passive voice: The dishes were cleaned by Maya.
- By following the above-mentioned rules, we have to change the active to passive by applying the third form of the verb (was sold) in the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is: The newly introduced car was sold to the highest bidder by the company.
Additional Information
- Let us take a look at the rules of simple past active passive voice:
- Active voice: Subject + V2 + object
- Passive voice: Object + was/were + V3 + by + subject
- Active voice: Subject + did + not + v1 + object
- Passive voice: Object + was/were + not + V3 + by Subject
- Active voice: Did + subject + V1 + object +?
- Passive voice: Was/were + Object + V3 + by subject +?
Last updated on Jun 13, 2025
-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 has been released on 9th June 2025 on the official website at ssc.gov.in.
-> The SSC CGL exam registration process is now open and will continue till 4th July 2025, so candidates must fill out the SSC CGL Application Form 2025 before the deadline.
-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.
-> The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.
-> Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.
-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.
-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.
-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.
-> Candidates should also use the SSC CGL previous year papers for a good revision.