JKSSB Written 2022
Answer & Explanation
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Correct Answer:
Option A —
Much to his surprise, he was chosen as the lead actor by the director.
In this sentence, the subject (he) is the receiver of the action, not the doer. The action ("was chosen") is performed by the agent (the director), which is introduced by the word "by." This is the hallmark of the passive voice.Why the other options are Active Voice:
B) The director chose him as the lead actor: The subject (the director) is performing the action (chose). This is in the active voice.
C) It was surprising that the director chose him as the lead actor: This is a complex sentence, but the clause "the director chose him" remains in the active voice because the director is still the one performing the action.
D) The drama teacher chose him as the lead actor: Similar to option B, the subject (the drama teacher) is performing the action (chose).
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