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.
- It is being read by us.
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We are reading it. (Active) The sentence is in Present Continous Tense. (Passive)
Correct Option: A
We are reading it. (Active) The sentence is in Present Continous Tense. (Passive)
- People call him a fool.
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He is called a fool by people. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)
Correct Option: B
He is called a fool by people. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)
Direction: In 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.
- We must take care of all living species on Earth.
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All living species on Earth must be taken care of by us. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active) Modal (must) has been used in Active. It changes to must be in Passive.
Correct Option: B
All living species on Earth must be taken care of by us. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active) Modal (must) has been used in Active. It changes to must be in Passive.
- It is impossible to do this.
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This is impossible to be done. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense (Active) with an Infinitive. Passive of Infinitive is done by retaining to followed by be and the Past Participle form of the Verb.
Active : to + do
Passive : to + be + doneCorrect Option: B
This is impossible to be done. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense (Active) with an Infinitive. Passive of Infinitive is done by retaining to followed by be and the Past Participle form of the Verb.
Active : to + do
Passive : to + be + done
- Please shut the door and go to sleep.
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You are requested to shut the door and go to sleep. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active) It is also expressing a request (Affirmative Mood)
Correct Option: C
You are requested to shut the door and go to sleep. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active) It is also expressing a request (Affirmative Mood)