TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES (ACTIVE/PASSIVE)


Direction: In the following questions the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice.

  1. The members should adhere to all the decisions.









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    All the decisions should be adhered to by the members. (Passive)

    When a Modal is used in Active, the Passive form will be as follows :
    Modal + be + Past Participle of the Main Verb

    Correct Option: C

    All the decisions should be adhered to by the members. (Passive)

    When a Modal is used in Active, the Passive form will be as follows :
    Modal + be + Past Participle of the Main Verb


  1. It is time to take tea.









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    It is time for tea to be taken. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)
    Passive of Infinitives is done by retaining to followed by be and the Past Participle of the Verb.
    eg. It is time to tell him the truth. (Active)
    It is time for the truth to be told to him. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: B

    It is time for tea to be taken. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)
    Passive of Infinitives is done by retaining to followed by be and the Past Participle of the Verb.
    eg. It is time to tell him the truth. (Active)
    It is time for the truth to be told to him. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)


  1. Why did you not agree to my proposal ?









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    Why was my proposal not agreed to by you ? (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: D

    Why was my proposal not agreed to by you ? (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)


  1. He was obliged to resign.









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    Circumstances obliged him to resign. (Active)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Passive)

    Correct Option: C

    Circumstances obliged him to resign. (Active)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Passive)


  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)