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. 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)



  1. A lion does not eat grass, however hungry he may be.









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    Grass is not eaten by a lion, however hungry he may be. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: A

    Grass is not eaten by a lion, however hungry he may be. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Active)


  1. This unexpected news surprised me a great deal.









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    I was surprised a great deal by this unexpected news. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)

    Correct Option: A

    I was surprised a great deal by this unexpected news. (Passive)
    The sentence is in Simple Past Tense. (Active)



  1. How much a month are you paid ?









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    How much a month do they pay you ? (Active)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Passive)

    Correct Option: C

    How much a month do they pay you ? (Active)
    The sentence is in Simple Present Tense. (Passive)