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/Active Voice.

  1. We found the lock broken last night.









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    The lock was found by us broken last night. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active) by us can also be left out or used at the end of the sentence as in –
    ⇒ The lock was found broken last night.
    ⇒ The lock was found broken last night, by us.

    Correct Option: B

    The lock was found by us broken last night. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active) by us can also be left out or used at the end of the sentence as in –
    ⇒ The lock was found broken last night.
    ⇒ The lock was found broken last night, by us.


  1. India is evolving a new plan to control her population.









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    A new plan is being evolved by India to control her population. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: D

    A new plan is being evolved by India to control her population. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)


  1. The students are decorating the stage for the annual day celebrations.









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    The stage is being decorated by the students for the annual day celebrations. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: B

    The stage is being decorated by the students for the annual day celebrations. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)


  1. Someone saw him picking up a gun.









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    He was seen picking up a gun by someone. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: B

    He was seen picking up a gun by someone. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)


  1. She is reading the book every day.









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    The book is being read by her every day. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: A

    The book is being read by her every day. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)