29 + Interview Questions in ENGLISH COMPREHENSION in ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE

1.	1). Carefully and covertly Chetan tackles the situation.2). The situation is tackled carefully and covertly.3). The situation was tackled carefully and covertly by Chetan.4). Chetan carefully and covertly tackled the situation.
Answer» 'Covertly' is adverb MEANING secretly. When CONVERTING sentences from ACTIVE to passive voice, the subject and object, 'Chetan' and 'the situation', change their PLACES and the adverbs remain constant. The tense of the verb is past, so the SENTENCE would remain in past tense. This is only given by option 3, so that must be the correct answer.

Discussion

2.	1). My mother had decorated the entire house.2).3).4).
Answer» The sentence is GIVEN in Active VOICE, thus we need to change it into Passive Voice. First we need to identify the Subject, the Object and the Verb in the given sentence. Here, Subject is ‘my mother’, Object is ‘HOUSE’ and Verb is ‘decorated’. The sentence is in simple past tense. Now, for CHANGING active voice sentence to passive voice, we will *change the subject into object, object into subject and the verb will be changed to its past participle form. CONJUNCTION ‘by’ used to link the verb with its object*. Option 1 is eliminated because the whole rule is violated here. Option 3 and 4 is wrong because past participle form of verb is not used. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

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1). My mother had decorated the entire house.2).3).4).

Answer»

The sentence is GIVEN in Active VOICE, thus we need to change it into Passive Voice.

First we need to identify the Subject, the Object and the Verb in the given sentence. Here, Subject is ‘my mother’, Object is ‘HOUSE’ and Verb is ‘decorated’. The sentence is in simple past tense.

Now, for CHANGING active voice sentence to passive voice, we will change the subject into object, object into subject and the verb will be changed to its past participle form. CONJUNCTION ‘by’ used to link the verb with its object.

Option 1 is eliminated because the whole rule is violated here. Option 3 and 4 is wrong because past participle form of verb is not used.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Discussion

3.	The commotion terrified her. 1).2).3).4).
Answer»

Discussion

4.	1). Three months had been taken by the painter to complete the painting2). Three months were taken by the painter to complete the painting3). Three months have been taken by the painter to complete the painting.4). Three months were being taken by the painter to complete the painting
Answer» The sentence is in active voice where the verb expresses the action of subject upon object. Thus to convert it into PASSIVE voice:$ Object + Helping Verb + Verb 3RD Form + By + Subject$ The object 'three MONTHS' should be written before the subject 'painter'. The tense is present perfect so the rule is:$ Active voice: Subject +has/have+V3+Objec Passive Voice: Object+ has/have+been+V3+by+Subject Thus option 3 is the CORRECT answer.

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1). Three months had been taken by the painter to complete the painting2). Three months were taken by the painter to complete the painting3). Three months have been taken by the painter to complete the painting.4). Three months were being taken by the painter to complete the painting

Answer»

The sentence is in active voice where the verb expresses the action of subject upon object. Thus to convert it into PASSIVE voice:$

Object + Helping Verb + Verb 3RD Form + By + Subject$

The object 'three MONTHS' should be written before the subject 'painter'. The tense is present perfect so the rule is:$

Active voice: Subject +has/have+V3+Objec

Passive Voice: Object+ has/have+been+V3+by+Subject

Thus option 3 is the CORRECT answer.

Discussion

5.	1).2). Penelope inserting her car keys into her house door was a mistake.3).4). Her car keys were inserted into her house door by Penelope by mistake.
Answer» The original sentence is in the ACTIVE tense, this has to be converted to passive voice. Here the verb form can be kept the same, option 1 does not mention the fact that she did what she did ‘by mistake’ and thus, is wrong. Option 2 CHANGES the verb form unnecessarily and is also not in the CORRECT format for a passive voice sentence. Option 3 although structured correctly changes the object of the sentence, ‘car keys’ become ‘house keys’ and ‘house door’ becomes ‘car door’. This makes option 4 the correct option.

5.

1).2). Penelope inserting her car keys into her house door was a mistake.3).4). Her car keys were inserted into her house door by Penelope by mistake.

Answer»

The original sentence is in the ACTIVE tense, this has to be converted to passive voice. Here the verb form can be kept the same, option 1 does not mention the fact that she did what she did ‘by mistake’ and thus, is wrong. Option 2 CHANGES the verb form unnecessarily and is also not in the CORRECT format for a passive voice sentence. Option 3 although structured correctly changes the object of the sentence, ‘car keys’ become ‘house keys’ and ‘house door’ becomes ‘car door’.

This makes option 4 the correct option.

Discussion

6.	1). The two men gulped down an entire bottle of rum within an hour2). Within an hour, an entire bottle of rum was gulped down by the two men3). Within an hour were two men gulping down an entire bottle of rum4). Within an hour an entire bottle of rum been gulped down by the two men
Answer» The sentence is present in active voice. To CONVERT it to passive voice, the rule is to EXCHANGE the PLACES of subject and the object, viz, 'the two men' and 'an entire bottle of rum'. The adverb phrase 'within an hour' would remain as it is. The verb must be changed from the simple past TENSE form 'gulped down' to the passive 'was/were+past participle form of the verb'. The bottle is a singular noun, so the CORRESPONDING form would be 'was+ past participle form gulped down'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

6.

1). The two men gulped down an entire bottle of rum within an hour2). Within an hour, an entire bottle of rum was gulped down by the two men3). Within an hour were two men gulping down an entire bottle of rum4). Within an hour an entire bottle of rum been gulped down by the two men

Answer»

The sentence is present in active voice. To CONVERT it to passive voice, the rule is to EXCHANGE the PLACES of subject and the object, viz, 'the two men' and 'an entire bottle of rum'. The adverb phrase 'within an hour' would remain as it is.

The verb must be changed from the simple past TENSE form 'gulped down' to the passive 'was/were+past participle form of the verb'. The bottle is a singular noun, so the CORRESPONDING form would be 'was+ past participle form gulped down'.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Discussion

7.	1). She has done the work.2). She was to do the work.3). She did the work.4). The work was to be done by her.
Answer» The sentence is in passive voice and MUST be WRITTEN in active voice. The subject 'she' must be written before the object 'work.' The correct FORM of the VERB must be SIMPLE past. Thus option 3 is the correct answer. The rule is: Active voice: Subject+V2+Object Passive Voice: Object +was/were+V3+by+Subject

7.

1). She has done the work.2). She was to do the work.3). She did the work.4). The work was to be done by her.

Answer»

The sentence is in passive voice and MUST be WRITTEN in active voice. The subject 'she' must be written before the object 'work.' The correct FORM of the VERB must be SIMPLE past. Thus option 3 is the correct answer. The rule is:

Active voice: Subject+V2+Object

Passive Voice: Object +was/were+V3+by+Subject

Discussion

8.	1). The lock opened by her.2). The lock was opened by her.3). The lock is open by her.4). The lock is to open by her.
Answer» Correct OPTION - 2 Here, active voice is GIVEN. So, we change it into passive voice. The tense used is simple past tense. So, FOLLOWING pattern is used :- Obj + was/were + V3 +by +Sub. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

8.

1). The lock opened by her.2). The lock was opened by her.3). The lock is open by her.4). The lock is to open by her.

Answer»

Correct OPTION - 2

Here, active voice is GIVEN. So, we change it into passive voice. The tense used is simple past tense. So, FOLLOWING pattern is used :-

Obj + was/were + V3 +by +Sub.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Discussion

9.	1). The vase has been broken by the girl by mistake.2). The vase has being broken by the girl by mistake.3). The vase was broken by the girl by mistake.4). The vase had been broken by the girl by mistake.
Answer» The sentence is in active VOICE where the verb expresses the action of subject UPON object. Thus to convert it into passive voice:$ Object + Helping Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject$ The object 'vase' should be written before the subject 'girl'. The tense is PAST PERFECT so the RULE is:$ Active voice: Subject+Had+V3+Object$ Passive Voice: Object+Had+been+V3+by+Subject$ Thus option 4 is the correct answer.$

9.

1). The vase has been broken by the girl by mistake.2). The vase has being broken by the girl by mistake.3). The vase was broken by the girl by mistake.4). The vase had been broken by the girl by mistake.

Answer»

The sentence is in active VOICE where the verb expresses the action of subject UPON object. Thus to convert it into passive voice:$

Object + Helping Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject$

The object 'vase' should be written before the subject 'girl'. The tense is PAST PERFECT so the RULE is:$

Active voice: Subject+Had+V3+Object$

Passive Voice: Object+Had+been+V3+by+Subject$

Thus option 4 is the correct answer.$

Discussion

10.	1). For the bake sale, two dozen cupcakes will be baked by Sunita.2). For the bake sale, two dozen cupcakes is baked by Sunita.3). Baking of two dozen cupcakes by Sunita will be done for the bake sale.4). Baking of two dozen cupcakes by Sunita is done for the bake sale.
Answer» The SENTENCE given in the question clearly indicates ‘Sunita will bake’, therefore, the passive form of the sentence must also contain the future tense representation. $ From the given options, this criterion is qualified by option 1 and 3. However, option 3 is lengthy, while option 1 conveys the same meaning concisely. $ Therefore, the correct passive statement is: $ For the bake sale, two DOZEN cookies will be BAKED by Sunita. $

10.

1). For the bake sale, two dozen cupcakes will be baked by Sunita.2). For the bake sale, two dozen cupcakes is baked by Sunita.3). Baking of two dozen cupcakes by Sunita will be done for the bake sale.4). Baking of two dozen cupcakes by Sunita is done for the bake sale.

Answer»

The SENTENCE given in the question clearly indicates ‘Sunita will bake’, therefore, the passive form of the sentence must also contain the future tense representation. $

From the given options, this criterion is qualified by option 1 and 3. However, option 3 is lengthy, while option 1 conveys the same meaning concisely. $

Therefore, the correct passive statement is: $

For the bake sale, two DOZEN cookies will be BAKED by Sunita. $

Discussion

11.	1).2). An emergency landing had to be made by the plane due to faulty engine.3).4).
Answer» The sentence is in PASSIVE voice and should be converted into active voice. The sentence is in simple PAST TENSE which should remain the same after voice change. Options 1 and 2 are omitted because their tense is different from the question. Option 3 does not have the same words as the question so it is also ELIMINATED. The pattern of an active sentence in the past tense is: S + V2 + O The mentioned pattern is followed by the FOURTH sentence. Therefore, option 4 is the correct answer.

11.

1).2). An emergency landing had to be made by the plane due to faulty engine.3).4).

Answer»

The sentence is in PASSIVE voice and should be converted into active voice. The sentence is in simple PAST TENSE which should remain the same after voice change. Options 1 and 2 are omitted because their tense is different from the question. Option 3 does not have the same words as the question so it is also ELIMINATED. The pattern of an active sentence in the past tense is:

S + V2 + O

The mentioned pattern is followed by the FOURTH sentence. Therefore, option 4 is the correct answer.

Discussion

12.	1).2).3).4). Enjoying of that piece is done by the choir.
Answer» Correct Answer: That piece is really enjoyed by the choir. SENTENCE 2 EXPRESSES the same sentence is the passive voice in clearest form as it uses the subject, ‘piece’ correctly. Sentences 3 and 4 MAKE ‘enjoyment’ as the subject of the sentence, which is INCORRECT while Sentence 1 uses the plural form for a single piece of music.

12.

1).2).3).4). Enjoying of that piece is done by the choir.

Answer»

Correct Answer: That piece is really enjoyed by the choir.

SENTENCE 2 EXPRESSES the same sentence is the passive voice in clearest form as it uses the subject, ‘piece’ correctly. Sentences 3 and 4 MAKE ‘enjoyment’ as the subject of the sentence, which is INCORRECT while Sentence 1 uses the plural form for a single piece of music.

Discussion

13.	1). I have been paid the phone bill.2). I have paid the phone bill.3). I had paid the phone bill.4). They had paid the phone bill.
Answer» The correct ANSWER is Option 2. The given sentence is in the Passive voice, as the form of the verb (‘has been paid’)SHOWS that something was done by the subject (‘the PHONE bill’) and it was ‘passive’. Therefore, it has to be changed to the Active voice, where the subject didsomething, and it was ‘active’. In order to do that, The object of the transitive verb (a verb that requires ONE or more objects) in the Passive voice should BECOME the subject of the verb in the Active voice (‘I’ becomes the subject in place of ‘the phone bill’). If the object is implied in the passive form, an appropriate subject should be chosen for the active form. (‘I’) The verb should be changed from the Passive voice to the Active voice without changing its tense (‘has been paid’ to ‘have paid’). Thus, the same sentence in the Active voice is ‘I have paid the phone bill.’

13.

1). I have been paid the phone bill.2). I have paid the phone bill.3). I had paid the phone bill.4). They had paid the phone bill.

Answer»

The correct ANSWER is Option 2.

The given sentence is in the Passive voice, as the form of the verb (‘has been paid’)SHOWS that something was done by the subject (‘the PHONE bill’) and it was ‘passive’.

Therefore, it has to be changed to the Active voice, where the subject didsomething, and it was ‘active’.

In order to do that,

The object of the transitive verb (a verb that requires ONE or more objects) in the Passive voice should BECOME the subject of the verb in the Active voice (‘I’ becomes the subject in place of ‘the phone bill’).
If the object is implied in the passive form, an appropriate subject should be chosen for the active form. (‘I’)
The verb should be changed from the Passive voice to the Active voice without changing its tense (‘has been paid’ to ‘have paid’).

Thus, the same sentence in the Active voice is ‘I have paid the phone bill.’

Discussion

14.	1). The students' questions is always answered by the tutor2). Questions answered by the tutor are by the students3). The students' questions are always answered by the tutor4). Questions answered by the tutor is by the students
Answer» CORRECT Answer: The STUDENTS' questions are always ANSWERED by the tutor. Here, the subject is the tutor and the object is the 'students’ questions’. The verb 'answers’ MUST be replaced by 'are answered’. In the passive voice, the object is acted upon by the subject. Therefore the sentence is: The students’ questions are always answered by the tutor.

14.

1). The students' questions is always answered by the tutor2). Questions answered by the tutor are by the students3). The students' questions are always answered by the tutor4). Questions answered by the tutor is by the students

Answer»

CORRECT Answer: The STUDENTS' questions are always ANSWERED by the tutor.

Here, the subject is the tutor and the object is the 'students’ questions’. The verb 'answers’ MUST be replaced by 'are answered’. In the passive voice, the object is acted upon by the subject. Therefore the sentence is: The students’ questions are always answered by the tutor.

Discussion

15.	1). A new road is being planned near my house.2). A new road is planned near my house, by the committee.3). A new road was being planned near my house.4). A new road is being planned near my house, by the committee.
Answer» The sentence is in active voice where the VERB expresses the action of subject upon object. Thus to convert it into passive voice:$ Object + Helping Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject$ The object 'new road' should be written before the subject 'committee.' The tense is present continuous thus the RULE is:$ Active voice: Subject + is/am/are + V1+ ing + Object Passive Voice: Object + is/am/are + being + V3 + by + Subject Thus OPTION 4 is the correct answer.

15.

1). A new road is being planned near my house.2). A new road is planned near my house, by the committee.3). A new road was being planned near my house.4). A new road is being planned near my house, by the committee.

Answer»

The sentence is in active voice where the VERB expresses the action of subject upon object. Thus to convert it into passive voice:$

Object + Helping Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject$

The object 'new road' should be written before the subject 'committee.' The tense is present continuous thus the RULE is:$

Active voice: Subject + is/am/are + V1+ ing + Object

Passive Voice: Object + is/am/are + being + V3 + by + Subject

Thus OPTION 4 is the correct answer.

Discussion

16.	1). My crying for aid didn't get any response2). I cry for aid and no one responded to me3). My cries for aid was not responded to by anyone4). Aid is not cries for anyone to respond
Answer» The correct ANSWER to this QUESTION would be option 3. Since option 1 changes the tense of the sentence, option 2 is grammatically incorrect and option 4 does not even have a stable MEANING.

Discussion

17.	1). Firoz warned Heer to not be so reckless.2). Firoz was warned by Heer to not be so reckless.3). To not be so reckless Heer warned Firoz.4). Firoz was warned by Heer as to not be so reckless.
Answer» In converting the voice of a sentence, only the subject and the OBJECT and the verb is adjusted accordingly in the same tense, viz, here, simple past tense. The rest of the adverb/adjective PHRASES are retained as they are. Here, 'Heer' and 'Firoz' would exchange their places and and the adjusted verb would remain in simple past 'was'. The rest of the sentence remains constant. So, option 2 must be the answer, as none of the OTHERS satisfy all of the GIVEN conditions.

Discussion

18.	1). May you being blessed with prosperity!2). May you be blessed with prosperity!3). May you have been blessed with prosperity!4). May you be had blessed with prosperity!
Answer» The sentence is in ACTIVE voice where the verb expresses the ACTION of subject upon object. Thus to convert it into passive voice:$ Object + HELPING Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject$ The object 'you' should be written before the subject which is not mentioned here. Since the WORD 'blessed' is written, 'God' does not need to be written. The tense is simple present so the rule is:$ Active voice: Subject+V1+Object Passive Voice: Object +is/am/are+V3 + Subject Thus OPTION 2 is the correct answer.

18.

1). May you being blessed with prosperity!2). May you be blessed with prosperity!3). May you have been blessed with prosperity!4). May you be had blessed with prosperity!

Answer»

The sentence is in ACTIVE voice where the verb expresses the ACTION of subject upon object. Thus to convert it into passive voice:$

Object + HELPING Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject$

The object 'you' should be written before the subject which is not mentioned here. Since the WORD 'blessed' is written, 'God' does not need to be written. The tense is simple present so the rule is:$

Active voice: Subject+V1+Object

Passive Voice: Object +is/am/are+V3 + Subject

Thus OPTION 2 is the correct answer.

Discussion

19.	1). The show is put up the men efficiently.2). The show has been put up the men efficiently.3). The show was put up by the men efficiently.4). The show had been put up by the men efficiently
Answer» In passive VOICE the object is written before the subject. Object+ verb + subject Thus the correct tense here is simple past 'was put up' as the tense in ACTIVE voice is past . Option 3 is the correct ANSWER.

19.

1). The show is put up the men efficiently.2). The show has been put up the men efficiently.3). The show was put up by the men efficiently.4). The show had been put up by the men efficiently

Answer»

In passive VOICE the object is written before the subject.

Object+ verb + subject

Thus the correct tense here is simple past 'was put up' as the tense in ACTIVE voice is past . Option 3 is the correct ANSWER.

Discussion

20.	1). Ronald was being inspired by the movie a lot2). Ronald had been inspired by the movie a lot.3). Ronald has been inspired by the movie a lot.4). Ronald was inspired by the movie a lot.
Answer» The sentence is in active voice THUS in passive voice the object 'little child' must be written before the subject 'girl.' In active voice : $ Subject+verb+object $ In passive voice: $ Object+verb+subject $ The tense here is SIMPLE past thus 'was inspired' is the correct verb to be used here. OPTION 4 is the correct answer. The other options use INCORRECT tenses or change the meaning of the sentence.$

20.

1). Ronald was being inspired by the movie a lot2). Ronald had been inspired by the movie a lot.3). Ronald has been inspired by the movie a lot.4). Ronald was inspired by the movie a lot.

Answer»

The sentence is in active voice THUS in passive voice the object 'little child' must be written before the subject 'girl.' In active voice :

$

Subject+verb+object

$

In passive voice:

$

Object+verb+subject

$

The tense here is SIMPLE past thus 'was inspired' is the correct verb to be used here. OPTION 4 is the correct answer. The other options use INCORRECT tenses or change the meaning of the sentence.$

Discussion

21.	My friends are going to watch a movie tonight.1). A movie is going to be watched by my friends tonight.2). My friends will have watch a movie by tonight3). A movie was going be to watched by my friends by tonight4). My friends to will have watch a movie by tonight
Answer» None of the other sentences APART from option 1 are GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT. Therefore the only option could be 1 and nothing other than that.

Discussion

22.	1). By who was this food burned?2). By whom was that food burned?3). By whom was the food burned?4). By whom is this food burned?
Answer» ACTIVE Voice – Here, the subject PERFORMS the action. There is a simple relationship between the doer of the action and the verb. Example : She is eating a sandwich. Passive Voice - Here, the subject receives the action. More importance is given to the action (and not the subject) Example : A sandwich is being eaten by her. When we want to change interrogative sentences (questions) from active to passive, we need to be mindful of the FOLLOWING rules: The question words how, what, when, why or where do not change their position when these are used at the BEGINNING of the sentence. Example : Active Voice – What were you taking? Passive Voice – What was being taken by you? The verbs has, have, had, will, etc.do not change their position when used at the beginning of the sentence. Example : Active Voice – Has she invited Rani? Passive Voice – Has Rani been invited by her? Who changes to by whom and whom changes to who Example : Active Voice – Who is eating the cake? Passive Voice – The cake is being eaten by whom? Understanding these points, we can now change the given sentence from Active to Passive Voice: Passive Voice : By whom was the food burned? Thus, the correct answer is option 3.

22.

1). By who was this food burned?2). By whom was that food burned?3). By whom was the food burned?4). By whom is this food burned?

Answer»

ACTIVE Voice – Here, the subject PERFORMS the action. There is a simple relationship between the doer of the action and the verb.

Example : She is eating a sandwich.

Passive Voice - Here, the subject receives the action. More importance is given to the action (and not the subject)

Example : A sandwich is being eaten by her.

When we want to change interrogative sentences (questions) from active to passive, we need to be mindful of the FOLLOWING rules:

The question words how, what, when, why or where do not change their position when these are used at the BEGINNING of the sentence.

Example :

Active Voice – What were you taking?

Passive Voice – What was being taken by you?

The verbs has, have, had, will, etc.do not change their position when used at the beginning of the sentence.

Example :

Active Voice – Has she invited Rani?

Passive Voice – Has Rani been invited by her?

Who changes to by whom and whom changes to who

Example :

Active Voice – Who is eating the cake?

Passive Voice – The cake is being eaten by whom?

Understanding these points, we can now change the given sentence from Active to Passive Voice:

Passive Voice : By whom was the food burned?

Thus, the correct answer is option 3.

Discussion

23.	1). The enemy was overpowered by the king.2). The enemy overpower the king.3). The enemy overpowered the king. 4). The king were being overpowered by the enemy.
Answer» The sentence is present in PASSIVE voice. Here, the subject and object are 'The king' and the 'enemy', who would exchange places with each other. SINCE both the past participle and past tense form of the VERB 'to overpower' is 'overpowered', it will be used in place of 'was+past participle of the verb'.$ Therefore, the CORRECT answer is OPTION 3.

23.

1). The enemy was overpowered by the king.2). The enemy overpower the king.3). The enemy overpowered the king. 4). The king were being overpowered by the enemy.

Answer»

The sentence is present in PASSIVE voice. Here, the subject and object are 'The king' and the 'enemy', who would exchange places with each other. SINCE both the past participle and past tense form of the VERB 'to overpower' is 'overpowered', it will be used in place of 'was+past participle of the verb'.$

Therefore, the CORRECT answer is OPTION 3.

Discussion

24.	1). The entire stretch of the road is paved by the labourers.2). Paving of the entire stretch of the road was done by the labourers.3). The entire stretch of the road was paved by the labourers.4). Paving of the entire stretch of the road is done by the labourers.
Answer» Correct Answer: The entire stretch of the ROAD was PAVED by the labourers. While converting the sentence from active VOICE to passive voice 'The PLACES of SUBJECT and object are interchanged in the sentence'.

24.

1). The entire stretch of the road is paved by the labourers.2). Paving of the entire stretch of the road was done by the labourers.3). The entire stretch of the road was paved by the labourers.4). Paving of the entire stretch of the road is done by the labourers.

Answer»

Correct Answer: The entire stretch of the ROAD was PAVED by the labourers.

While converting the sentence from active VOICE to passive voice 'The PLACES of SUBJECT and object are interchanged in the sentence'.

Discussion

25.	1). French is being taught by the man in the college2). French is taught by the man in the college.3). French has been taught by the man in the college.4). French had been taught by the man in the college.
Answer» The sentence is in active voice where the verb expresses the action of subject upon OBJECT. Thus to convert it into passive voice:$ Object + Helping Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject$ The object 'French' should be written before the subject 'man'. The tense is simple present so the rule is:$ Active voice: Subject+V1+Object Passive Voice: Object +is/am/are+V3 + Subject Thus OPTION 2 is the CORRECT answer.

25.

1). French is being taught by the man in the college2). French is taught by the man in the college.3). French has been taught by the man in the college.4). French had been taught by the man in the college.

Answer»

The sentence is in active voice where the verb expresses the action of subject upon OBJECT. Thus to convert it into passive voice:$

Object + Helping Verb + Verb 3rd Form + By + Subject$

The object 'French' should be written before the subject 'man'. The tense is simple present so the rule is:$

Active voice: Subject+V1+Object

Passive Voice: Object +is/am/are+V3 + Subject

Thus OPTION 2 is the CORRECT answer.

Discussion

26.	A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. 1).2).3).4).
Answer» SINCE the sentence in active voice is in simple past TENSE, the PASSIVE voice will be was/were + past participle = CAUGHT. Option 2) A RAT was caught by the cat is the correct answer.

Discussion

27.	1). Informing the students that the class is cancelled was done by the teachers.2). The class has been cancelled, this the teachers informed the students.3). The students were informed by the teachers that the class had been cancelled.4). The teachers cancelled the class and informed the students.
Answer» The correct option is (3) The sentence is in ACTIVE voice, and since the rule of PASSIVE is that the object of the sentence, RECEIVER of the action (the students) or the object verb, should be placed before the subject performer of action (the CLASS), which should be placed after, hence Option (3) fulfils the condition and is the right choice.

Discussion

28.	1).2).3).4).
Answer» In passive VOICE the verb expresses something is DONE to the PERSON denoted by subject. The sentence in active voice should be:$ Subject + Verb + Object$ The correct tense is PAST perfect so the rule is:$ Active voice: Subject + Had + V3 + Object Passive Voice: Object + Had + been + V3 + by + Subject Thus option 1 is the correct answer.

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1).2).3).4).

Answer»

In passive VOICE the verb expresses something is DONE to the PERSON denoted by subject. The sentence in active voice should be:$

Subject + Verb + Object$

The correct tense is PAST perfect so the rule is:$

Active voice: Subject + Had + V3 + Object

Passive Voice: Object + Had + been + V3 + by + Subject

Thus option 1 is the correct answer.

Discussion

29.	1). The woman said that she always wanted to serve the nation.2). The woman said that she had always been wanting to serve the nation3). The woman said that she had always wanted to serve the nation.4). The woman said that she has always wanted to serve the nation.
Answer» The words in indirect speech have a change in pronouns and the TENSE. Here the tense in direct speech is PAST perfect THUS does not NEED a change. Option 3 is the CORRECT answer.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

1). Carefully and covertly Chetan tackles the situation.2). The situation is tackled carefully and covertly.3). The situation was tackled carefully and covertly by Chetan.4). Chetan carefully and covertly tackled the situation.

1). My mother had decorated the entire house.2).3).4).

The commotion terrified her. 1).2).3).4).

1). Three months had been taken by the painter to complete the painting2). Three months were taken by the painter to complete the painting3). Three months have been taken by the painter to complete the painting.4). Three months were being taken by the painter to complete the painting

1).2). Penelope inserting her car keys into her house door was a mistake.3).4). Her car keys were inserted into her house door by Penelope by mistake.

1). The two men gulped down an entire bottle of rum within an hour2). Within an hour, an entire bottle of rum was gulped down by the two men3). Within an hour were two men gulping down an entire bottle of rum4). Within an hour an entire bottle of rum been gulped down by the two men

1). She has done the work.2). She was to do the work.3). She did the work.4). The work was to be done by her.

1). The lock opened by her.2). The lock was opened by her.3). The lock is open by her.4). The lock is to open by her.

1). The vase has been broken by the girl by mistake.2). The vase has being broken by the girl by mistake.3). The vase was broken by the girl by mistake.4). The vase had been broken by the girl by mistake.

1). For the bake sale, two dozen cupcakes will be baked by Sunita.2). For the bake sale, two dozen cupcakes is baked by Sunita.3). Baking of two dozen cupcakes by Sunita will be done for the bake sale.4). Baking of two dozen cupcakes by Sunita is done for the bake sale.

1).2). An emergency landing had to be made by the plane due to faulty engine.3).4).

1).2).3).4). Enjoying of that piece is done by the choir.

1). I have been paid the phone bill.2). I have paid the phone bill.3). I had paid the phone bill.4). They had paid the phone bill.

1). The students' questions is always answered by the tutor2). Questions answered by the tutor are by the students3). The students' questions are always answered by the tutor4). Questions answered by the tutor is by the students

1). A new road is being planned near my house.2). A new road is planned near my house, by the committee.3). A new road was being planned near my house.4). A new road is being planned near my house, by the committee.

1). My crying for aid didn't get any response2). I cry for aid and no one responded to me3). My cries for aid was not responded to by anyone4). Aid is not cries for anyone to respond

1). Firoz warned Heer to not be so reckless.2). Firoz was warned by Heer to not be so reckless.3). To not be so reckless Heer warned Firoz.4). Firoz was warned by Heer as to not be so reckless.

1). May you being blessed with prosperity!2). May you be blessed with prosperity!3). May you have been blessed with prosperity!4). May you be had blessed with prosperity!

1). The show is put up the men efficiently.2). The show has been put up the men efficiently.3). The show was put up by the men efficiently.4). The show had been put up by the men efficiently

1). Ronald was being inspired by the movie a lot2). Ronald had been inspired by the movie a lot.3). Ronald has been inspired by the movie a lot.4). Ronald was inspired by the movie a lot.

My friends are going to watch a movie tonight.1). A movie is going to be watched by my friends tonight.2). My friends will have watch a movie by tonight3). A movie was going be to watched by my friends by tonight4). My friends to will have watch a movie by tonight

1). By who was this food burned?2). By whom was that food burned?3). By whom was the food burned?4). By whom is this food burned?

1). The enemy was overpowered by the king.2). The enemy overpower the king.3). The enemy overpowered the king. 4). The king were being overpowered by the enemy.

1). The entire stretch of the road is paved by the labourers.2). Paving of the entire stretch of the road was done by the labourers.3). The entire stretch of the road was paved by the labourers.4). Paving of the entire stretch of the road is done by the labourers.

1). French is being taught by the man in the college2). French is taught by the man in the college.3). French has been taught by the man in the college.4). French had been taught by the man in the college.

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. 1).2).3).4).

1). Informing the students that the class is cancelled was done by the teachers.2). The class has been cancelled, this the teachers informed the students.3). The students were informed by the teachers that the class had been cancelled.4). The teachers cancelled the class and informed the students.

1).2).3).4).

1). The woman said that she always wanted to serve the nation.2). The woman said that she had always been wanting to serve the nation3). The woman said that she had always wanted to serve the nation.4). The woman said that she has always wanted to serve the nation.