Dear Students, English section of all SSC Exams is very challenging. You need to mug up all the grammar rules, vocabulary and practice a lot of mock tests to score maximum marks. Today, in this English quiz we are providing questions based on Active/Passive. Attempt this quiz, learn better and be prepared for the SSC CGL 2017 Exam.
Directions (1-5): In these questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice:
Q1. We should meet all our needs.
(a) Our needs should be met.
(b) All our needs are to be met by us.
(c) All our needs should be met by us.
(d) All of us should meet our needs.
Q2. The recently damaged roads are being repaired by them.
(a) They repaired the recently damaged roads.
(b) They have repaired the recently damaged roads.
(c) They are repairing the recently damaged roads.
(d) The recently damaged roads were repaired by them.
Q3. A method has been devised by them to solve this problem.
(a) They have devised a method to solve that problem.
(b) They have devised a method to solve this problem.
(c) They have solved the problem methodically.
(d) They have solved the problem by a method.
Q4. She cannot manage the situation.
(a) The situation cannot be managed by her.
(b) The situation is unmanageable for her.
(c) Her situation cannot be managed.
(d) Managing the situation is not possible by her.
Q5. The officer will convene a meeting of his subordinates.
(a) His subordinates will be convened for a meeting by the officer.
(b) The officer will convene his subordinates for a meeting.
(c) The officer would convene a meeting of his subordinates.
(d) A meeting of his subordinates will be convened by the officer.
Directions (6-15): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer accordingly.
Man worked with his small tools until the advent of modern machinery … (6) … by steam and electricity. The small tools … (7) … defeat from the big machines, as … (8) … hands had … (9) …to the hands … (10) … with tools. These machines operate only over large … (11) … of land and considerable … (12) … are needed for their procurement and use. But if therefore we give up all … (13) … saying that our peasantry cannot … (14) … them, it will simply mean … (15) … trouble.
Q6.
(a) driven
(b) moved
(c) worked
(d) controlled
Q7.
(a) agreed
(b) acknowledged
(c) allowed
(d) permitted
Q8.
(a) free
(b) weak
(c) bare
(d) strong
Q9.
(a) succeeded
(b) produced
(c) yielded
d) created
Q10.
(a) full
(b) equipped
(c) covered
(d) painted
Q11.
(a) bits
(b) pieces
(c) tracts
(d) divisions
Q12.
(a) sums
(b) moneys
(c) funds
(d) costs
Q13.
(a) hope
(b) expectation
(c) intention
(d) ambition
Q14.
(a) manage
(b) afford
(c) enable
(d) inspire
Q15.
(a) asking
(b) requiring
(c) pleading
(d) inviting
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