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. Can we send this big parcel by air?









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    Can this big parcel be sent by air? (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active) Modal (can) has been used.

    Correct Option: A

    Can this big parcel be sent by air? (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active) Modal (can) has been used.


  1. He admonished her for the error.









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    She was admonished by him for the error. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active) admonish (Verb) means to tell somebody firmly that you do not approve of something that he has done.

    Correct Option: A

    She was admonished by him for the error. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active) admonish (Verb) means to tell somebody firmly that you do not approve of something that he has done.



  1. The students were laughing at the old man.









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    The old man was being laughed at by the students. (Passive) The sentence is in Past Continuous Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: A

    The old man was being laughed at by the students. (Passive) The sentence is in Past Continuous Tense. (Active)


  1. Why did she break the garden wall?









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    Why was the garden gate broken by her ? (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: C

    Why was the garden gate broken by her ? (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)



  1. One cannot expect children to understand these problems.









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    Children cannot be expected to understand these problems. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active) Modal (can) has been used.

    Correct Option: A

    Children cannot be expected to understand these problems. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active) Modal (can) has been used.