Change of Voice


Direction: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternative suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

  1. The boy did not break the glass.









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    We can say that ,
    The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
    The glass was not broken by the boy.


    Correct Option: A

    We can say that ,
    The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
    The glass was not broken by the boy.
    Hence , required answer will be option A .


  1. We must respect the elders.









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    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + be + past participle + object”
    As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
    The elders must be respected.


    Correct Option: B

    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + be + past participle + object”
    As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
    The elders must be respected.
    Thus , required answer will be option B .



  1. The boy laughed at the beggar.









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    We can say that ,
    The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
    The beggar was laughed at by the boy.

    Correct Option: B

    We can say that ,
    The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
    The beggar was laughed at by the boy.
    Thus , option B will be required answer .


  1. The boys were playing cricket.









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    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
    As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
    Cricket was being played by the boys.

    Correct Option: C

    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
    As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
    Cricket was being played by the boys.
    Therefore , option C will be correct answer .



  1. The lady of the house was furnishing the mansion.









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    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
    As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
    The mansion was being furnished by the lady of the house.


    Correct Option: B

    Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
    As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
    The mansion was being furnished by the lady of the house.
    Hence , option B will be correct answer .