TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES (ACTIVE/PASSIVE)


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.

  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 shopkeeper lowered the prices.









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    The prices were lowered by the shopkeeper. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: B

    The prices were lowered by the shopkeeper. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)


  1. Has anybody answered your question?









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    Has your question been answered ? (Passive) The sentence is in Present Perfect Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: C

    Has your question been answered ? (Passive) The sentence is in Present Perfect Tense. (Active)


  1. We have warned you.









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    You have been warned. (Passive) The sentence is in Present Perfect Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: A

    You have been warned. (Passive) The sentence is in Present Perfect Tense. (Active)


  1. We must respect the elders.









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

    Correct Option: B

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