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. 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 + done

    Correct 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


  1. 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)



  1. Prepare yourself for the worst.









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    Be prepared for the worst. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: C

    Be prepared for the worst. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)


  1. The manager could not accept the union leader’s proposals.









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    The union leader’s proposals could not be accepted by the manager. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active). Modal (could not) has been used.

    Correct Option: A

    The union leader’s proposals could not be accepted by the manager. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active). Modal (could not) has been used.



  1. He teaches us grammar.









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    We are taught grammar by him. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: B

    We are taught grammar by him. (Passive) The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)