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Important Active Voice – Passive Voice Questions

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1. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
I will take the responsibility of failure.
A. I have been taking the responsibility of failure.
B. The responsibility of failure will be taken by me.
C. The responsibility of failing would have been taken by me.
D. Taking the responsibility of failure will be done by myself.
Ans. B
Sol.
Basic rules to be followed for Active/Passive conversions are:
1. The object of the active verb becomes the subject of the passive verb.
2. The finite form of the verb is changed (to be+ past participle).
3. The subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence (or
is dropped).
4. Preposition "by" is used before object.
The given sentence is in the active voice. It is of the simple future tense. Let us
understand the structures for active/passive voices for such sentences.
Active: Subject + will/shall + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Object+ will/shall + be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the sentence into passive
voice: The responsibility of failure will be taken by me
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
2. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out
of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same
sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
We will send you your laboratory reports as soon as they are ready.
A. You would be sent your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
B. Your laboratory reports will be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
C. You would be send your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
D. Your laboratory reports should be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
Ans. B
Sol. The given sentence is in active voice. It is of simple future tense. Let us
understand the structures for active/passive voices for such sentences.
Active: Subject + will/shall + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Object+ will/shall + be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...

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So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the sentence into passive
voice:
Your laboratory reports will be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
3. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
My brilliant niece is speaking Italian.
A. Italian has been spoken by my brilliant niece.
B. Italian was being spoken by my brilliant niece.
C. Italian is being spoken by my brilliant niece.
D. Italian is spoken by my brilliant niece.
Ans. C
Sol.
The given sentence is in active voice. Its tense is present continuous. The structures
for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + is/are/am + verb (ing) + object…
Passive: Object + is/are/am + being + verb (IIIrd from) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice:
Italian is being spoken by my brilliant niece.
4. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out
of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same
sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
Which boy abused you?
A. Which boy were you abused?
B. By which boy were you abused?
C. Which boy was you abused by?
D. Which boy was abusing you?
Ans. B
Sol. The given sentence is in active voice of past indefinite interrogative tense. The
strucutre for active/passive voice:
Active: Which + subject + verb (IInd form) + object..
Passive: By which + subject + was/were + object + verb (IIIrd form)...
So, the passive voice of the given sentence would be:
By which boy were you abused?
5. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
They laughed at the blind man.
A. The blind man is laughed at by them.
B. The blind man laughed at by them.
C. The blind man was being laughed at by them.
D. The blind man was laughed at by them.
Ans. D

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Sol. There are some verbs which are followed by a particular preposition and then
take an object with them.
Active: Subject + verb + preposition + object...
While converting such sentences into passive voices, the verb is always followed by
the particular preposition.
Passive: Object + to be + verb (IIIrd form) + preposition + by + subject...
Example:
Active: The police enquired into the case.
Passive: The case was enquired into.
Active: The children laughed at him.
Passive: He was laughed at by the children.
6. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
They will put away their woollens after the festival of Holi.
A. Their woollens will be put away after the festival of Holi.
B. Their woollens are being put away after the festival of Holi.
C. Their woollens are put away after the festival of Holi.
D. Their woollens have been put away after the festival of Holi.
Ans. A
Sol.
The given sentence is in the active voice. It is in the simple future tense.
The structures for active/passive voices are:
Active Voice :- Subject + will + verb's first form + object.
Passive Voice :- Object + will + be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject.
So, based on the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into a passive
voice: Their woollens will be put away after the festival of Holi.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
7. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
A campus fire in California caused the death of at least twenty-three persons.
A. The death of at least twenty-three persons will be caused in a campus fire in
California.
B. The death of at least twenty-three persons caused a campus fire in California.
C. The death of at least twenty-three persons was caused by a campus fire in
California.
D. At least twenty-three person’s death was caused in a campus fire in California.
Ans. C
Sol.
The given sentence is in the active form. It is in the simple past tense.

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The structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice: The death of at least twenty-three persons was caused by a
campus fire in California.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
8. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
My brother has been taking examinations these days.
A. These days examinations are being taken by my brother.
B. Examinations these days has had taken by my brother.
C. Examinations these days has been taken by my brother.
D. None of the above.
Ans. D
Sol.
The given sentence is in active form of an assertive sentence. The sentence is in
present perfect continuous tense.
The structures for active/passive voices are:
Active Voice: Subject + has/have + been + Verb (- ing form) + Object
Passive Voice: No passive possible
Passive voice of present perfect continuous is not possible since when we try to make
it passive it will have two forms of verb “be” together i.e. “been” and “being”. It is
grammatically wrong to have both perfect and continuous forms of verb “be.
So it wrong to convert them into present continuous (in option A), present perfect
(in option B and C).
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
9. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Once a month we visit the temple.
A. Visiting the temple is done by us once a month.
B. We ourselves visited the temple once a month.
C. Once a month the temple is visited by us.
D. Monthly there is a visit by us to the temple .
Ans. C
Sol. The given sentence is in active voice. It is a simple form of present tense.
The structures for active/passive voices are :-
Active Voice :- Subject + verb (“s“ or “es” with singular noun) + object.
Passive Voice :- Object + is/are/am + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject.

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So, based on the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into passive
voice :- Once a month the temple is visited by us.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
10. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
You are making your life more difficult.
A. Your life is being made more difficult by you.
B. You yourself make your life more difficult.
C. Your life had been made more difficult by you yourself.
D. Making of your life more difficult has been done by yourself.
Ans. A
Sol. The given sentence is in active form of present continuous interrogative tense.
The structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Is/are/am + subject + verb (ing) + object…?
Passive: Is/are/am + object + being + verb (IIIrd from) + by + subject…?
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice: Your life is being made more difficult by you.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
11. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out
of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same
sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
The servant will execute all orders promptly.
A. All orders will be executed promptly by the servant.
B. All orders should be executed promptly by the servant.
C. All orders will have to be executed promptly by the servant.
D. All orders would be executed promptly by the servant.
Ans. A
Sol.
The given sentence is in active voice. It is of simple future tense. Let us understand
the structures for active/passive voices for such sentences.
Active: Subject + will/shall + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Object+ will/shall + be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the sentence into passive
voice:
All orders will be executed promptly by the servant.
12. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out
of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same
sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
Shall I ever forget those happy days?

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A. Will those happy days be forgotten by me?
B. Will those happy days ever be forgotten by me?
C. Shall those happy days ever be forgotten by me?
D. Should those happy days ever be forgotten by me?
Ans. B
Sol. The given sentence is in active voice. It is an interrogative sentence of simple
future tense. Let us understand the structures for active/passive voices for such
sentences.
Active: Will/shall + subject + verb (Ist form) + object....?
Passive: Will/shall + object + be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...?
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the sentence into passive
voice:
Will those happy days ever be forgotten by me?
13. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out
of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same
sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
The agreement will be arrived at by the government.
A. The government will arrive the agreement.
B. The government will be arriving the agreement.
C. The government will arrive at the agreement.
D. The government will arrive by the agreement.
Ans. C
Sol.
Basic rules to be followed for Active/Passive conversions are:
1. The object of the active verb becomes the subject of the passive verb.
2. The finite form of the verb is changed (to be+ past participle).
3. The subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence (or
is dropped).
4. Preposition "by" is used before object.
Structure of passive voice: Subject + finite form of 'to be'+ Past Participle (3rd
column of irregular verbs)
Note: It is clear by the structure that it is a passive construction. Hence, the
conversion needs to be done to the active.
Active: Subject + will/shall + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Object+ will/shall + be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
The subject of the passive sentence 'the agreement' becomes the object of the active.
The object of the passive sentence 'the government' becomes the subject of the
active.

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14. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out
of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same
sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
Did everybody miss the first bus?
A. The first bus was missed by everybody?
B. Was the first bus missed by everybody?
C. Was everybody missed the first bus?
D. Had the first bus been missed by everybody?
Ans. B
Sol. The given sentence is in active form of past interrogative tense. The structures
for active/passive voices are:
Active: Did + Subject + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Was/Were + Object + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice:
Was the first bus missed by everybody?
15. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
He knew that his own life was unjust.
A. It was known to him that his own life had been unjust.
B. It was known by him that his own life was unjust.
C. It was known to him that his own life was unjust.
D. It was known by him that life was unjust.
Ans. C
Sol. The given sentence is in active form of simple past tense. The structures for
active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice:
It was known to him that his own life was unjust.
16. Direction: In the following question, 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.
The burglar destroyed several items in the room.
A. Several items destroyed in the room by the burglar.
B. Several items in the room were destroyed by the burglar.
C. Several items in the room have been torn by the burglar.
D. The burglar being destroyed several items in the room.

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Ans. B
Sol. The given sentence is in active form of simple past tense. The structures for
active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice:
IIncluding the carpet several items in the room were destroyed by the burglar.
17. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Somebody gave her a box of chocolates on her birthday.
A. A box of chocolates were given to her on her birthday.
B. A box of chocolates was being given to her on her birthday.
C. A box of chocolates was given to her on her birthday.
D. A box of chocolates had been given to her on her birthday.
Ans. C
Sol. The given sentence is in active form of simple past tense. The structures for
active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice:
A box of chocolates was given to her on her birthday (by somebody).
18. In the following question, 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.
A cleanliness campaign will be launched by the authorities in the park.
A. The authorities will be launching a cleanliness campaign in the park.
B. A cleanliness campaign was launched by the authorities in the park.
C. A cleanliness campaign would be launched by the authorities in the park.
D. The authorities will launch a cleanliness campaign in the park.
Ans. D
Sol.
The given sentence is the passive voice of simple future tense. Let us understand the
structures for passive/active voices for such sentences.
Passive: Object+ will/shall + be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
Active: Subject + will/shall + verb (Ist form) + object...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the sentence into active
voice:
The authorities will launch a cleanliness campaign in the park.

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19. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
A child could understand his theory.
A. His theory was understood by a child.
B. His theory could be understood by a child.
C. His theory can be understood by a child.
D. His theory is being understood by a child.
Ans. B
Sol.
The given sentence is in the active voice and uses a modal verb.
The structures for active/passive voices for modal verbs are:
Active: Subject + modal verb + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Object + modal verb + be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice: His theory could be understood by a child.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
20. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Did the problems you had to face discourage you?
A. Have you been discouraged by the problems you have to face?
B. Are you being discouraged by the problems you had to face?
C. Were you discouraged by the problems you had to face?
D. Are you discouraged by the problems you had to face?
Ans. C
Sol.
Given sentence is in past indefinite (interrogative) tense and it will be converted into
passive Voice as follows:
Structure of active voice:
Did + subject + verb (Ist form) + object
Structure of passive voice:
Was/Were + object + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
21. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
I would have kept your bicycle here if you had left it with me.
A. Your bicycle would have been kept here if you had left it with me.
B. Keeping of your bicycle would have been done by me if you had left it.
C. If you had left it with me I would have kept your bicycle there.
D. Your bicycle would be kept there if you have left it with me.

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Ans. A
Sol. The given sentence use modal verb of past tense. The structures of
active/passive voices for such sentences are:
Active: Subject + would + have + verb (IIIrd form) + object.
Passive: Object + would + have + been + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject.
So, the passive voice of the given sentence would be:
Your bicycle would have been kept here if you had left it with me.
22. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
I am putting my life at a stranger’s feet. A. At the stranger's feet my life has been
put by myself.
B. My life will put by me at a stranger's feet.
C. My life is being put by me at a stranger's feet.
D. Putting of my life at the stranger's feet has been done by me.
Ans. C
Sol. The given sentence is in active form of present continuous interrogative tense.
The structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + Is/are/am + verb (ing) + Object.
Passive: Object + Is/are/am + being + verb (IIIrd from) + by + Subject.
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice. My life is being put by me at a stranger's feet.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.
23. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
They established this club in 2000.
A. This club is being established in 2000.
B. This club had been established in 2000.
C. This club was being established in 2000.
D. This club was established in 2000.
Ans. D
Sol. The given sentence is in active form of simple past tense. The structures for
active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice:
This club was established in 2000 (by them).

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24. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Did you see him?
A. Did he see by you? B. Was he seeing by you?
C. Was he seeing you? D. Was he seen by you?
Ans. D
Sol.
Basic rules to be followed for Active/Passive conversions are:
1. The object of the active verb becomes the subject of the passive verb.
2. The finite form of the verb is changed (to be+ past participle).
3. The subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence (or
is dropped).
4. Preposition "by" is used before the object.
The given sentence is in the active form of past interrogative tense. The structures
for active/passive voices are:
Active: Did + Subject + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Was/Were + Object + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice: Was he seen by you?
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
25. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of
the given sentence.
This shirt cannot be worn by me any longer.
A. I cannot wear this shirt any longer
B. Wearing of this shirt any longer is not possible
C. This shirt is too worn out to be worn any longer
D. This worn out shirt cannot be worn any longer
Ans. A
Sol. The given sentence is of active voice and it uses modal verbs. The structures
for active/passive voices for modal verbs are:
Active: Subject + modal verb + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Object + modal verb + be + verb (IInd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice:
I cannot wear this shirt any longer.
26. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
God gives us happiness.
A. Happiness is given by God. B. Happiness is being given to us by God.
C. Happiness has been given by God. D. Happiness will be given by God.
Ans. A

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Sol.
The given sentence is in active voice. Its tense is simple present. The structures for
active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (“s“ or “es” with singular noun) + object…
Passive: Object + Is/are/am + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject…
So, based on the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into passive
voice:
Happiness is given by God.
27. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out
of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same
sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
We were shocked at the news of his death. A. The news of his death shocked us.
B. His death news shocked us.
C. The news of his death has shocked us.
D. The news of his death had shocked us.
Ans. A
Sol. The given sentence is in passive voice of past indefinite tense. The structures
for passive/active voices are:
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given passive sentence
into active sentnece as:
The news of his death shocked us.
28. Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
By whom were you insulted?
A. Who insulted you?
B. Who was insulted you?
C. Who has insulted you?
D. By who insulted you?
Ans. A
Sol. For simple past sentences that start with "who", the following structures are
followed for active/passive voice:
Active: Who + verb (IInd form) + object...?
Passive: By whom + was/were + object + verb (IIIrd form)?
By following the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into active
voice: Who insulted you?
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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29. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of
the given sentence.
Will you have studied all the verb tenses by tomorrow?
A. Will all the verb tenses had been studied by you by tomorrow?
B. Will all the verb tenses have been studied by you by tomorrow?
C. Will all the verb tenses has been studied by you by tomorrow?
D. Will all the verb tenses have studied by you by tomorrow?
Ans. B
Sol.
This is an interrogative sentence in active voice and is in Future perfect tense. For its
passive voice, we follow the structure given below:
Will/Shall + object + have + been + verb (3rd form) + (by agent)?
So, the passive voice of the given sentence is: Will all the verb tenses have been
studied by you by tomorrow?
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
30. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
We make butter from milk.
A. Butter is make from milk by us.
B. Butter is made from milk by us.
C. Butter is make with milk by us.
D. From milk butter is made by us.
Ans. B
Sol.
The given sentence is in active voice. It is simple form of present tense. The
structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (“s“ or “es” with singular noun) + object…
Passive: Object + Is/are/am + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject…
So, based on the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into passive
voice:
Butter is made from milk by us.
31. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of
the given sentence.
They are building a house next door to our school.
A. Next door to our school a house are being built by them.
B. Next door to our school are being built a house by them.
C. A house next door to our school is been built by them.
D. A house is being built by them next door to our school.
Ans. D

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Sol.
The given sentence is in active voice. Its tense is present continuous. The structures
for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + is/are/am + verb (ing) + object…
Passive: Object + is/are/am + being + verb (IIIrd from) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice:
A house is being built by them next door to our school.
32. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
They first sun-dried the garbage for one to three days to bring down the moisture
level.
A. The moisture level was brought down by sun-drying the garbage for one to three
days.
B. One to three days of sun-drying brought down the moisture level of the garbage.
C. The moisture level of the garbage came down when it was sun-dried for one to
three days.
D. The garbage was first sun-dried for one to three days to bring down the moisture
level.
Ans. D
Sol. The given sentence is in active voice and it belongs to simple past tense. Below
are the structure of active/passive voice for such sentences:
Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object..
Passive voice: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject..
So, based on the above structures, we can convert the given sentences into passive
voice:
The garbage was first sun-dried for one to three days to bring down the moisture
level.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
33. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Do they sell construction material?
A. Does construction material sold by them?
B. Is construction material selling by them?
C. Is construction material sold by them?
D. Does construction material sell by them?
Ans. C
Sol.
The given sentence is in active voice. It is in interrogative form of present tense. The
structures for active/passive voices are:

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Active: Do/does + subject + verb (Ist form) + object....?
Passive: Is/are/am + object + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject....?
So, based on the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into passive
voice: Is construction material sold by them?
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
34. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Her failure surprised us.
A. We were surprised her failure. B. We will be surprised at her failure.
C. We were surprised at her failure. D. We had been surprised at her failure.
Ans. C
Sol. The given sentence is in active voice and we need to convert it into passive
voice. The structures for active/passive voices are :-
Active Voice :- Subject + verb (IInd form) + object.
Passive Voice :- Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd from) + by + subject.
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice:- We were surprised at her failure.
We use preposition 'at' with the verb 'surprise'.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
35. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Prepare yourself for the worst.
A. You be prepare for the worst.
B. The worst should be prepared by yourself.
C. Be prepared for the worst.
D. For the worst, preparation must be made by you.
Ans. C
Sol. The given sentence is an imperative sentence. It is an order or warning. In such
cases the normal structure is as follow:
Active: Verb + object
Passive: Let + object + be + past participle
For example:
Open the door.
Let the door be opened.
But as in here, the receiver of the order is a second person (you). So we can write
the passive form of the sentence as an open comment omitting a subject/ object, as
in "be ready" or "stand up".
Thus, the passive voice becomes: Be prepared for the worst.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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36. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of
the given sentence.
We have already done the exercise.
A. Already, the exercise has been done by us.
B. The exercise has already been done by us.
C. The exercise had been already done by us.
D. The exercise is already done us.
Ans. B
Sol. The given sentence is of present perfect tense and it is in active form. The
structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + has/have + verb (IIIrd form) + object...
Passive: Object + has/have + been + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, the passive voice of the given sentence would be:
The exercise has already been done by us.
37. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of
the given sentence.
Don't touch this switch.
A. This switch does not be touched.
B. Let this switch not be touched.
C. This switch don’t be touched.
D. This switch need not be touched.
Ans. B
Sol. The passive voice of imperative sentences which suggest order, suggestion or
request can be made in two ways:
Active: Verb + object
Passive: 1. Let + object + be + past participle
2. You are requested/ordered/suggested + to + verb (Ist form) + object
38. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
My brilliant niece is speaking in Italian.
A. Italian is spoken by my brilliant niece.
B. Italian was being spoken by my brilliant niece.
C. Italian is being spoken by my brilliant niece.
D. Italian has been spoken by my brilliant niece.
Ans. C
Sol.
The given sentence is in active voice. Its tense is present continuous tense.
The structures for active/passive voices are :-

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Active Voice :- Subject + is/are/am + verb (ing) + object.
Passive Voice :- Object + is/are/am + being + verb (IIIrd from) + by +
subject.
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice : Italian is being spoken by my brilliant niece.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
39. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
She is putting in many hours of work.
A. Many hours of work would be put in by her.
B. Many hours of work are being put by her.
C. Many hours of work will be put in by her.
D. Many hours of work are being put in by her.
Ans. D
Sol.
The sentence is in present continues tense (Sub + am/is/are + V1 + ing + object)
and to change it into passive voice the following structure should be followed:
Object + am/is/are + being + v3 + by + object pronoun/subject
The correct answer is option D.
40. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
I bought a new shirt last week.
A. Last week a new shirt was bought by I
B. Last week a new shirt is bought by I
C. Last week a new shirt was bought by me
D. Last week a new shirt had been bought by me
Ans. C
Sol. The given sentence is of simple past tense and it is in the active voice. The
structures for active/passive voices in this tense are:
Active: Subject + V2 + object...
Passive: Object + was/ were + V3 + by + subject...
Thus, the passive voice of the given sentence would be:
Last week a new shirt was bought by me.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
41. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Tiny houses dot the landscape.
A. The landscape was dotted by tiny houses
B. The landscape is dot by tiny houses

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C. The landscape is dotted with tiny houses
D. The landscape has been dotted by tiny houses
Ans. C
Sol. The given sentence is of simple present tense and it is in the active voice. The
structures for active/passive voices in this tense are:
Active: Subject + V1 + object...
Passive: Object + am/ is/ are + V3 + by + subject...
When used as a verb, "dot" takes preposition "With".
Thus, the passive voice of the given sentence would be:
The landscape is dotted with tiny houses.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
42. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Dogs always chase cats.
A. Cats are always chasing dogs
B. Cats have been always chased by dogs
C. Cats are always chased by dogs
D. Cats are being always chased by dogs
Ans. C
Sol. The given sentence is of simple present tense and it is in the active voice. The
structures for active/passive voices in this tense are:
Active: Subject + V1 + object...
Passive: Object + is/am/are + V3 + by + subject...
Thus, the passive voice of the given sentence would be:
Cats are always chased by dogs.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
43. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
It is necessary to write this essay.
A. It is necessary for this essay to be written.
B. It is necessary this essay to be written.
C. It is necessary for this essay to written.
D. It is necessary that this essay to be written.
Ans. A
Sol.
This sentence which uses an infinitive (To + first form of verb). Some examples of
such sentences are:
I am to do it.

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You are to serve the customer.
Active and passive forms of such sentences are:
Active: Subject + To Be + Infinitive + object (i.e. Subject + is/are/am/was/were +
to + first form of verb + object)
Passive: Subject + is/are/am/was/were + to + be + verb (IIIrd form).
So, the passive voices of the above-mentioned sentences are:
It is to be done by me.
He is to be served by you.
The passive voice of the given sentence would be:
It is necessary for this essay to be written.
44. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
You need to clean your shoes properly.
A. Your shoes are need to clean properly.
B. You are needed to clean your shoes properly.
C. Your shoes need to be cleaned properly.
D. Your shoes are needed by you to clean properly.
Ans. C
Sol.
Sentences, as given in the question, show obligation. The structure for such
sentences are:
Active: subject + has/have/had/need + to + verb1 + object.
Passive: Object + has/have/had/need + to + be + verb3 + by + subject.
So, with the help of these structures, we can convert the given sentence in the
passive voice as: Your shoes need to be cleaned properly.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
45. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of
the given sentence.
Has the price rise affected all the people?
A. Have all the people been affected by the price rise?
B. Are all the people being affected by the price rise?
C. Have all the people being affected by the price rise?
D. Are all the people affected by the price rise?
Ans. A
Sol. The given sentence is of present perfect tense and it is in active interrogative
form. The structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Has/have + subject + verb (IIIrd form) + object...
Passive: Has/have + object + been + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...

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So, the passive voice of the given sentence would be:
Have all the people been affected by the price-rise?
46. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Who tore the curtains yesterday?
A. By whom were the curtains teared yesterday?
B. By whom were the curtains torn yesterday?
C. By whom were the curtains tore yesterday?
D. By whom are the curtains torn yesterday?
Ans. B
Sol. For interrogative sentences (simple past) that start with "who", the following
structures are followed for active/passive voice:
Active: Who + verb (IInd form) + object...?
Passive: By whom + was/were + object + verb (IIIrd form)?
So, the passive sentence would be: By whom were the curtains torn yesterday?
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
47. choose the correct passive form of the following sentence:
We shall no more hear his voice.
A. His voice will no more be heard.
B. His voice will have heard no more.
C. His voice will be hear no more.
D. His voice will hear no more.
Ans. A
Sol. The given sentence is in active voice. It is of simple future tense. Let us
understand the structures for active/passive voices for such sentences.
Active: Subject + will/shall + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Object+ will/shall + be + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the sentence into passive
voice:
His voice will no more be heard.
48. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Her soulful voice astonished everyone in the auditorium.
A. Everyone in the auditorium was astonished by her soulful voice.
B. Everyone has been astonishing at her soulful voice in the auditorium.
C. Everyone in the auditorium was astonished at her soulful voice.
D. Everyone in the auditorium had been astonished by her soulful voice.
Ans. C

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Sol.
The given sentence is in Active voice and in simple past tense (Sub + V2 + Object)
and when we convert it into active voice the structure will be ‘Object + was / were +
v3 + Sub’, this eliminates option B and D.
Also, certain verbs take fixed preposition after them that replaces the preposition ‘by’
like known to, surprised at/by, amazed at, astonished at etc. Hence the use of
‘astonished at’ is more appropriate than ‘astonished by’.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
49. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
The boy did not break the glass.
A. The glass was not broken by the boy.
B. The glass had not been broken by the boy.
C. The glass is not broken by the boy.
D. The glass has not been broken by the boy
Ans. A
Sol. The given sentence is in active form of past indefinite negative tense. The
structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + did not + verb (Ist form) + object...
Passive: Object + was/were + not + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
So, with the help of the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into
passive voice: The glass was not broken by the boy.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
50. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
They pick the fresh flowers every morning.
A. The fresh flowers are been picked every morning by them.
B. The flowers which are fresh and picked every morning by them.
C. The fresh flowers are picked every morning by them.
D. The picked flowers are fresh every morning by them.
Ans. C
Sol.
The given sentence is in active voice. It is a simple form of present tense.
The structures for active/passive voices are:-
Active: Subject + verb (“s“ or “es” with singular noun) + object.
Passive: Object + Is/are/am + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject.
So, based on the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into passive
voice: The fresh flowers are picked every morning by them.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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51. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive)
form of the given sentence.
Darjeeling grows tea.
A. Tea grows in Darjeeling.
B. Tea is grown in Darjeeling.
C. Let the tea be grown in Darjeeling.
D. Tea is being grown in Darjeeling.
Ans. B
Sol.
The given sentence is in the active voice. It is a simple form of present tense. The
structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (“s“ or “es” with singular noun) + object…
Passive: Object + Is/are/am + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject…
So, based on the above structures, we can convert the given sentence into passive
voice: Tea is grown in Darjeeling.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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