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Q62: Consider the following statements regarding sentence transformations:

1. The passive sentence "You are requested to put the ongoing project on hold for some time" converts to the active voice as "Please put the ongoing project on hold for some time."
2. The passive sentence "You are requested to offer some sweets to the guests" converts to the active voice as "Please offer some sweets to the guests."
3. The passive sentence "Let the door be closed" converts to the active voice as "Close the door."

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
Only 1 and 2
B
Only 1 and 3
C
Only 2 and 3
D
All 1, 2, and 3
✅ Correct Answer: D
🎯 Quick Answer:
All three statements accurately reverse formal passive imperative sentences back to direct active commands and requests.
Concept Definition: This question evaluates the backward conversion of imperative structures, recognizing that formal passive markers ("You are requested", "Let... be") translate into simple active imperatives ("Please", direct V1). Structural Breakdown: Statements 1 and 2 recognize that the "You are requested to" framework is the direct passive equivalent of the polite active marker "Please". Statement 3 correctly identifies the "Let + Object + be + V3" structure as the passive form of a direct active command.
Historical/Related Context: Reverse imperatives are frequently tested in RRB NTPC and SSC GD because they require students to mentally delete half the sentence to arrive at the correct, concise active answer.
Causal Reasoning: The statements are entirely correct because they successfully strip away the passive scaffolding without altering the tone, intent, or core verb action of the original sentences.
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