TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES (ACTIVE/PASSIVE)
Direction: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternative suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
- The boy did not break the glass.
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Correct Option: A
- For a long time people believed the earth to be flat.
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When the V. in the Active is not an action, we use with, to, in, at, etc. and not by in Passive. Here, believed (V.) is not an action; it’s a state and people (Sub.) is vague (general), so, it is not men- tioned in Passive. Look at the sentences : I know her. (Active) She is known to me. (Passive) [The V. - know is not an action; it’s a state]Correct Option: A
When the V. in the Active is not an action, we use with, to, in, at, etc. and not by in Passive. Here, believed (V.) is not an action; it’s a state and people (Sub.) is vague (general), so, it is not men- tioned in Passive. Look at the sentences : I know her. (Active) She is known to me. (Passive) [The V. - know is not an action; it’s a state]
- They established this club in 2000.
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Correct Option: B
- I was obliged to go.
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When the Sub. in the Active is not a person, we use with, to, in, at, etc. and not by in Passive Here, circumstances (Sub.) is not a person. Look at the sentences : Smoke filled the room. (Active) The room was filled with smoke. (Passive) Smoke (Sub.) is not a person.Correct Option: D
When the Sub. in the Active is not a person, we use with, to, in, at, etc. and not by in Passive Here, circumstances (Sub.) is not a person. Look at the sentences : Smoke filled the room. (Active) The room was filled with smoke. (Passive) Smoke (Sub.) is not a person.
- The servant will execute all orders promptly.
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Correct Option: D
