TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES (ACTIVE/PASSIVE)


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

  1. Who can question Gandhi’s integrity ?









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    By whom can Gandhi’s integrity be questioned ? (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: B

    By whom can Gandhi’s integrity be questioned ? (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)


  1. He presented me a bouquet on my birthday.









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    I was presented a bouquet on my birthday by him. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: C

    I was presented a bouquet on my birthday by him. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)



  1. This surface feels smooth.









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    This surface smooth. (Passive)
    This sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)
    Some Transitive Verbs are Active in form but Passive in sense; they are called Quasi-Passive Verbs and their usage is called the Middle Voice.
    This surface feels smooth means This surface is smooth when it is felt.

    Correct Option: B

    This surface smooth. (Passive)
    This sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)
    Some Transitive Verbs are Active in form but Passive in sense; they are called Quasi-Passive Verbs and their usage is called the Middle Voice.
    This surface feels smooth means This surface is smooth when it is felt.


Direction: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

  1. He asked me to finish the work in time.









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    I was asked to finish the work in time by him. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: D

    I was asked to finish the work in time by him. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)



Direction: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive Voice.

  1. Tobacco manufacturers are making considerable efforts to gain new clients.









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    Considerable efforts are being made by tobacco manufactures to gain new clients. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: A

    Considerable efforts are being made by tobacco manufactures to gain new clients. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)