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.
- Could you pass the salt ?
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Could the salt be passed ? (Passive)
The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active).
The verb pass is in Imperative Mood. Modal (could) changes to could be in Passive.Correct Option: D
Could the salt be passed ? (Passive)
The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active).
The verb pass is in Imperative Mood. Modal (could) changes to could be in Passive.
- Rosemary was moved to tears at the sight of the miserable beggar.
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The sight of the miserable beggar moved Rosemary to tears. (Active)
The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Passive)
The doer of the action of a Passive Verb (i.e. Object) may sometimes be preceded by some other Preposition other than by like at, with, to, etc.
e.g.
⇒ I was surprised at his result.
⇒ He is known to me.Correct Option: A
The sight of the miserable beggar moved Rosemary to tears. (Active)
The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Passive)
The doer of the action of a Passive Verb (i.e. Object) may sometimes be preceded by some other Preposition other than by like at, with, to, etc.
e.g.
⇒ I was surprised at his result.
⇒ He is known to me.
- My watch can’t be repaired by anyone,
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No one can repair my watch (Active)
The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Passive)Correct Option: B
No one can repair my watch (Active)
The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Passive)
- They are going to build a new airport near the old one.
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A new airport is going to be built near the old one. (Passive)
The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)Correct Option: D
A new airport is going to be built near the old one. (Passive)
The sentence is in Present Continuous Tense. (Active)
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.
- Sameer shut the door with a bang.
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The door was shut with a bang by Sameer. (Passive)
The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)Correct Option: A
The door was shut with a bang by Sameer. (Passive)
The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)
