Question

    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

    Government wants a cut in the interest

    rates.
    A A cut in the interest rates is the want of the government. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A cut in the interest rates is wanted by the government. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A cut in the interest rates is being wanted by the government. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It is the want of the government to have a cut in the interest rates. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The rule for changing a sentence into passive voice is-

    (Object) + (auxiliary verb) + (past participle) + (by subject).

    Hence, the correct answer is- ‘A cut in the interest rates is wanted by the government’.

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