Module: | Advanced Structures (Infinitives & Clauses)
Q86: Consider the following statements regarding sentence transformations:
1. The active sentence "She shows them some rare photographs" converts to the passive voice as "Some rare photographs are shown to them by her."
2. The active sentence "The boy kicks the ball" converts to the passive voice as "The ball is kicked by the boy."
3. The active sentence "Let us see another example" converts to the passive voice as "Let another example be seen."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The active sentence "The boy kicks the ball" converts to the passive voice as "The ball is kicked by the boy."
3. The active sentence "Let us see another example" converts to the passive voice as "Let another example be seen."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 correctly apply double-object prepositions and standard simple present shifts. Statement 3 uses an archaic, incorrect "Let" format.Structural Breakdown: Statement 1 promotes the direct object ("rare photographs") to the subject, accurately inserting the required preposition "to" before the remaining indirect object ("them"). Statement 2 is a flawless fundamental shift.
Historical/Related Context: "Let us" sentences historically confused candidates.
In modern objective English (as tested by IBPS and SSC), "Let us" represents a proposal, not a direct command, and therefore demands a specific transformation structure rather than a literal object swap.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect.
When an active sentence begins with "Let us" indicating a suggestion or proposal, the standard modern passive conversion is "It is suggested that we should see another example." The literal translation "Let another example be seen" is considered structurally inferior and is penalized in competitive exams.