Module: | Interrogative & Imperative Sentences
Q46: Consider the following statements regarding sentence transformations:
1. The active sentence "Let him play the final match" converts to the passive voice as "Let the final match be played by him."
2. The active sentence "Let us sing a patriotic song" converts to the passive voice as "It is suggested that we should sing a patriotic song."
3. The active sentence "Let her finish the assignment" converts to the passive voice as "Let the assignment finish by her."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The active sentence "Let us sing a patriotic song" converts to the passive voice as "It is suggested that we should sing a patriotic song."
3. The active sentence "Let her finish the assignment" converts to the passive voice as "Let the assignment finish by her."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: C
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 correctly differentiate between permission-based and suggestion-based 'Let' sentences. Statement 3 misses the mandatory passive base verb.Structural Breakdown: For commands ("Let him"), the structure is "Let + Object + be + V3 + by + Agent". For proposals ("Let us"), the standard transformation uses "It is suggested that we should...". Historical/Related Context: The duality of "Let" sentences requires semantic comprehension rather than just formula application.
This distinction is heavily emphasized in SSC Tier 2 English curriculums.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because it omits the base verb "be" and fails to change the main verb to its past participle form.
The grammatically sound passive transformation is "Let the assignment be finished by her."