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Active and Passive Voice Questions with Answers

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Q :  

Usnis has not used the computer for weeks.

(A) The computer did not used by Usnis for weeks.

(B) The computer has not been used by Usnis for weeks.

(C) The computer was not been used by Usnis for weeks.

(D) The computer has not being used by Usnis for weeks.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The sentence is converted into passive voice, emphasizing the object (computer) and making it the receiver of the action.


Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

Q :  

A new policy for peace and tolerance was formulated by the member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday.

(A) The member nations formulated a new policy for peace and tolerance in the Universal Council meeting yesterday.

(B) The member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday were formulated a new policy for peace and tolerance.

(C) The member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday were formulating a new policy for peace and tolerance.

(D) A new policy formulated the member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday for peace and tolerance

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The sentence is transformed from passive to active voice, making the subject (member nations) the doer of the action.


Directions: In these 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.

Q :  

The people couldn't move me to the hospital and the doctor operated on me at home. 

(A) I couldn't be moved to the hospital and I was operated at home by the doctor.

(B) I couldn't be moved to the hospital by the people and operated on at home.

(C) I couldn't be moved to the hospital and was operated on at home.

(D) I couldn't be moved to the hospital and I had to be operated on at home.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The sentence is converted into the passive voice, maintaining clarity and correctness.


Directions: In these 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.

Q :  

They have made him a king. 

(A) They have been made kings by him.

(B) He has been made a king by them.

(C) A king has been made by him.

(D) He was made a king by them.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The present perfect tense is transformed into the present perfect passive form.



Directions: In these 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

Q :  

 Before festivals the shops are thronged with men, women and children making various purchases.

(A) Men, women and children make purchases during festivals.

(B) The shops are througed by people making purchases

(C) During festivals people throng the shops.

(D) Men, women and children throng the shops before festivals making various purchases.

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The sentence is rewritten in the active voice for a more direct expression.



Direction: In the question a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expressed the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

Q :  

Did he remember the date and time?

(A) Are the date and time remembered by him ?

(B) Was he remembering the date and time ?

(C) Were the date and time remembered by him ?

(D) Did the date and time be remembered by him ?

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The past simple tense is converted into the past simple passive form.


Direction: In the question a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expressed the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

Q :  

No one can do anything unless someone gives us more information

(A) Nothing can be done unless someone gives us more information

(B) Nothing can be done unless more information is given

(C) Nothing can be done unless we are given more information by someone

(D) Nothing can be done unless we are being given more information

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The sentence is transformed into the passive voice with a clearer expression of the action.


Q :  

She is going to wash her clothes at this time.

(A) her clothes is her clothes are going to be washed at this time by her.going to be washed at this time by her.

(B) her clothes were going to be washed at this time by her.

(C) her clothes has going to be washed at this time by her.

(D) her clothes are going to be washed at this time by her.

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The present continuous tense is used in passive voice construction.



Q :  

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

He invited me to his place yesterday.

(A) I was invited by him to his place yesterday.

(B) I invited to his place yesterday.

(C) I was invited.

(D) To his place I was invited yesterday.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The past simple tense is changed into the passive voice form.


Q :  

"Abhay will arrange the rack."

Select the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.


(A) The rack will be arranged by Abhay

(B) The rack would be arranged by Abhay

(C) The rack can be arranged by Abhay

(D) The rack was arranged by Abhay

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The future simple tense is converted into the future simple passive form.


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