TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES (ACTIVE/PASSIVE)


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

  1. One must keep one’s promises.









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    Promises must be kept. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active). Modal (must) has been used.

    Correct Option: D

    Promises must be kept. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active). Modal (must) has been used.


  1. The Army chief punished his subordinate.









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    His subordinate was punished by the Army chief. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: C

    His subordinate was punished by the Army chief. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)


  1. Our Almighty will bless wise men.









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    Wise men will be blessed by our Almighty. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Future Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: A

    Wise men will be blessed by our Almighty. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Future Tense. (Active)


  1. We should not encourage indiscipline.









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    Indiscipline should not be encouraged by us. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active). Modal-should not has been used in Active which changes to should not be in the Passive.

    Correct Option: B

    Indiscipline should not be encouraged by us. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active). Modal-should not has been used in Active which changes to should not be in the Passive.


  1. Are you not revising your lessons?









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    Are your lessons not being revised by you. (Passive) The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: B

    Are your lessons not being revised by you. (Passive) The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)