ACTIVE PASSIVE
EXERCISE 4
Q I. Please convert following sentences into passive voice
1. His all friends laughed at him for his ignorance.
Answer: He was laughed at by all his friends for his ignorance.
2. This institute uses video lectures to teach its students.
Answer: Video lectures are used by this institute to teach its students.
3. One should keep one’s promises.
Answer: Promises should be kept.
4. When will you return my money?
Answer: When will my money be returned by you?
5. I saw him opening the safe.
Answer: He was seen by me opening the safe.
6. We must listen to him.
Answer: He must be listened to by us.
7. Shall I ever forget this adventure?
Answer: Will this adventure be ever forgotten by me?
8. His colleagues alleged him of misconduct.
Answer: He was alleged by his colleagues of misconduct.
9. Floods have damaged the main road.
Answer: The main road has been damaged by floods.
10. My mother takes care of me.
Answer: I am taken care of by my mother.
Q II. Please convert following sentences into active voice
1. The trees were uprooted by strong wind.
Answer: Strong wind uprooted trees.
2. We will be appreciated by every member of family.
Answer: Every member of family will appreciate us.
3. The old man was hit by speeding car.
Answer: A speeding car hit the old man.
4. He will be greatly surprised by his colleagues.
Answer: His colleagues will greatly surprise him.
5. My book has been stolen.
Answer: Someone has stolen my book.
6. By whom was this window broken?
Answer: Who broke this window?
7. Let him not be called
8. Let a song be sung by her.
Answer: Let her sing a song.
9. You are requested to call him.
10. A plan was being made by him to go to Jaipur.
Answer: He was planning to go to Jaipur.
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