Voice

Voice: Voice is the term used to clarify whether a verb is active or passive. That
means it tells us whether the subject of the verb is acting or is acted upon.
Classification of Voice: Voice is of two kinds. 1. Active 2. Passive
1 Active

Voice 2 Passive (to be verb + verb3)

To be verb (8) : am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been

am/is/are Simple Present

was/were Simple Past

am/is/are + being Present continuous tense

was/were+ being Past continuous tense

have/has + been Present Perfect tense

had + been Past Perfect tense

be Modal auxiliary/Imperative sentence

Find out active and passive voice.

Hannan ate six shrimp at dinner. He can be questioned for six hours. Sume
changed the channel. A movie is going to be watched tonight. Mom read the
novel in one day. A book was written by him. I will clean the house. A safety
video will be watched by the staff every year. Tom has painted the entire house.
The two kings are signing the treaty. Money was donated to the homeless. He
ought to be forgiven. The video was posted on Facebook. Seat belts must be
worn. The victory could be celebrated with the team tomorrow. Sara is being
helped by Atik. They were interrogating him. They hadn’t told me. They will
hang him at dawn. They won’t be beating him. I will have repaired your car. I
don’t disturb her. It seems to have been taken. It could have badly hurt you. It
might be bought. Passengers must wear seat belts. You should have told me. She
should have been told. They ought to forgive him. Dinner has been served.
 She hadn’t been invited in the party. He will be hanged for murder at dawn.
Your house will have been painted by 7pm. It used to be taken care of by Rana.
Rima insisted on being paid. I saw the cat eating it. I saw the cat. I insisted on
them paying me. Ram used to take care of everything. They can question him for
six hours. The police have been watching that house for weeks. Kid has
served dinner. They didn’t hide my phone yesterday. You could have
been badly hurt. Somebody might buy it.

Process of identifying subject and object

Make a question to verb with who= answer will be subject
Make a question to verb with whom(person) = answer will be
object
Make a question to verb with what (thing) = answer will be
Real process object

Adverb Subject+ verb +object adverb

Adverb Subject+ verb +object + object adverb

Shortcut Subject+ verb +object + preposition +

process Adverb extension adverb
Adverb: So, and, but, therefore, here, there, very, very much, today, tonight,
yesterday, tomorrow, thus, soon, one day, one night, once, only, also, too,
adjective+ly etc
Process of Active to Passive

Subject (from object) to be verb + verb3 (ext.) by

+ object (from Subject)

Process of Passive to Active

1. Omit to be verb and by (preposition)

If there is no object, assume/imagine an object according to sentence.
2. Identify Tense (using to be verb)
N.B.: Active voice follows the structures of tense.
Passive voice follows the structures of voice.
Exercises on Voice
Active to Passive

Sub + to be verb + verb3 + by + obj.

a. I write a letter. He does the sum. I commit mistakes. Ali opens the window.
Sabina sings a song. We celebrate our national days. They plough the field. The
teacher forbids the students. The cat kills mice. The man buys a shirt. Samina
writes a letter. We learn English. I find him reading a book. A stranger wonder
fill him. It takes time. It worries him. We need a teacher. I do not take tea. She
buys everything. She plays chess every week. We hate drinking Coca Cola. We
eat rice every day. You drink milk every day. They lock the gate every night.
Fortune favours the brave. He annoys me. Lucy keeps a diary. She reads the
diary. We help the poor. They catch fish in the pond. The farmers plough the
lands. They do not like him. He does not like the drawings. He does not help me.
b. They are building a house. They are disturbing the class. She is singing a song.
They are breaking the pitcher. The fishermen were catching fishes. They were
doing sums. They were flying kites. The teacher is explaining the lesson. The
students are writing a story. They are looking at you. The men are cutting down
the trees. They are not printing the posters. The boy is drawing pictures. He is
calling me. We are repairing the broken road. The boys were making tools. He
was writing the answers. He is not writing the letter. The students are not
memorizing the answers. We were not eating the mangoes. The writer was not
writing a poem.
c. He has bought a pen. Rahat has written a letter. He has repaired his watch
now. He has lost his umbrella. I had done this. You have told the truth. Nobody
had seen her smile. Jamal has returned the book. They have finished the work.
We have finished the work. John has sent the letter. The court has fined him. The
widow has dreamt a good dream. They have supported him. You have hurt
them. The woman has not taken the bags. We have not beaten him. He has sewn
the shirt for you.
d. Nila dropped the letter. He wrote music. They hated the brave. Rina told a
story. I saw a bird. He liked the bird. He picked it up. They laughed at the old
man. He bought the house last year. I took the hammer yesterday. Someone
established the school in 1850. Laila’s aunt told her an interesting story. Laila
helped her mother in the kitchen. They sowed the seeds. They chose the right
profession. He did not keep me outside. You did not compose the questions.
Father bought me a shirt. The man told a lie. He made me do the work. We
appointed him our headmaster.
e. We shall invite him. The workers will finish the work. He will not insult you.
They will not lend me much money. They will give the poor free treatment. We
shall elect him our captain. We shall run a race.

He cultivates other’s lands. He helps the weaker students. He finished his duties
in time. Everybody learns many things by watching television. Only a wicked
person uses it for evil purpose. It removes monotony. It causes many fatal
diseases. People wear their traditional dress on this day. He cultivates others
lands. Everyone remembers the martyrs. Everybody likes an honest boy. People
of all ages like this game. I gladly accepted the invitation. So we should control
it for our own sake. During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor.
He knows everyone. They only force their fate. Tourist and visitors from home
and abroad visit this beach. People of all ages enjoy the game. Most of them
hardly know the traffic rules. Who gave you the red pen? Pen through the line.
Truthfulness makes us faithful and reliable. Her teachers love her very much. It
paralyses the whole nation. We should take necessary steps to eradicate
illiteracy. The noble man took him for an ordinary man. He did not plough his
lands well. He leads a happy life. He teaches us English. Ruplal wanted a
peaceful life. We grow a lot of vegetables there. It pollutes water. He does not
cultivate his lands. However he loves his relatives a great deal.

a. Tourists from home and abroad visit its shore. Dish antenna creates both good
and bad effects on our culture. He has heard many stories about ghosts. They eat
these cooked, dried or frozen foods to satisfy their hunger. People all over the
world enjoy this game very much. Fishermen catch various kinds of fishes in the
river. Almost everyone enjoys the day in his own way. Therefore, everybody loved
him very much. One night his thirsty mother asked him for a glass of water. In
spite of these difficulties, lots of students from different countries obtain degrees
from Bangladesh. Modern science has created wonders. Thus various kinds of
waste and filth contaminate water. They find a better shelter in Bangladesh. I
passed the day with my new classmates and teachers. People use flowers on
different occasion. The college gave her the responsibility. People consider him
the greatest physicist after Einstein. The authority has taken some drastic steps
against the corruption. He was digging holes in several places. They use the
vacant space below their house to keep agricultural tools. Everybody knew him
well for his generosity. A dedicated lady named Nawab Faizunnessa established
it. Someone established the school in 1850. Houses keep us safe and sound. He did
not prescribe any medicine for the king. He delivers letters, money orders, parcels
etc to the addresses. Books introduce us to the kingdom of the knowledge.
However, he loves his relatives a great deal. The farmers use water in time of
cultivation largely. She obtained her graduation degree from Dhaka University.
He began his study with a recitation of the holy Quran. Tragedy has shaped the
lives of the people of Bangladesh.
During summer, it attracts thousands of visitors all over India and also fro
m other countries. One day the old sailor was watching the water snakes
swimming round the ship. A self reliant man can decorate his life
demonstratively. Fahmida’s college was going to introduce a debating club. In
the end, the princess called the young farmer and rewarded him.
b. His behavior surprised me. The novels of Md. Jafor Iqbal interested me.
Newspaper contains daily news. Smoke filled the room. The teacher pleased the
students. I came by a pen. His stupidity vexed me. Panic seized me. Circumstance
compelled me to do this. He annoyed me. The beauty of the girl marveled me. His
behavior surprised me. His performance satisfied the teachers. His father’s death
shocked him.The outer show of things and beings concerns them. The roughness
and stupidity in these hospitals shocked him. We know all of them very well.
c. He decided to leave the job. He agreed to sell the shop. He wants you to write a
letter. He wants someone to take camera. He wants me to take photographs. He
wants me to hang the picture. I don’t want to disturb him. He decided to buy the
house. He wanted to play football. It is time to do your duty. He suggested giving
up smoking.
d. We know that Cook discovered Australia. I know that he did the work. We
know that the earth is round. He told me that he had done the work. People say
that he was a great man. I know that you helped him. I thought that Babul had
sung a song. I know that he is a good boy. He ate rice and went to school. We
know that two and two are four. I know that he is honest. We know the earth is
round. I know what he thinks. We know how to play cricket. They hoped that we
should win the match. People say that the lion is the king of beasts. Everybody
believes that education is the backbone of a nation. We think that the grass is
always greener on the other side of the fence. I think that you are honest. They
thought that I did it. We realized that it was a time capsule. He thought that it
was India. People think that Hasan is a great hero. I consider that the man is
honest. He knows that he will pass. We believe that the earth is round. We believe
that he has that ability. They admitted that they were guilty. They said that the
movie was fantastic. He said that he was so disappointed. We think that we can
touch the stars. The teacher should know that everything is unacceptable. I
believe that he is innocent. I suspect that she eloped with her boyfriend. The
children complained that they had nothing to do. She didn’t really think that it
would happen.

Sub + modal auxiliary + be + verb3 + by + obj.

Allah can help us. We could see the moon. He may help my brother. You might
wear a cap. We should respect an honest man. You should respect your teacher.
We should obey our parents. He must perform his duty. You must do the work. We
ought to respect our parents. He must take his medicine. I can speak German. You
should see this film. He could find his wallet. You can look after other people. You
can borrow my motorbike. You ought to drive the car carefully. You ought to
switch off the light. I could lend you my car. I should build a new computer
center. I must carry out this plan. You must obey the law. We must protect wild
animals. We must punish criminals. You can practice English every day. We can
practice English every day. Children can see this film. They can arrange a
meeting. A meeting can be arranged. We shall invite Simon. They will forget this
case. Mother will arrange the books. You can play tennis. She can speak five
languages. You can mend my watch. He will solve it. They will say prayers. You
must not leave the baby alone. We can’t cheat them. You should obey your
parents. She can tell the matter. He can eat all the mangoes. The man may assist
you. We may arrange a meeting. You must learn the lessons. You must finish the
work in time. Students should not neglect their duties. We should not waste our
time. You cannot deny the truth. He may not attend the meeting. We should
respect our teachers. One should take care of one’s health. He can never help
people of the society. The educated can train the uneducated. This admixture
may corrupt the nature of the original commodity. The students should answer to
the questions briefly to obtain good marks. We ought to preserve this precious
wildlife from the extinction by any means.

Sub + auxiliary verb + modal auxiliary + be + verb3 + by + obj (ext).

BTV is going to telecast a new serial. He is going to do market. I am going to buy

some books. My father is going to start a new business. They are going to build a
dam. We are going to celebrate our annual cultural week. They are going to set
up a college. Kalim is going to break the door. He is going to take the class. She is
going to help the beggar. Our teacher is going to give me a prize. I am going to
buy a book. I am going to write the last voice change. I am going to speak
English. I am going to study Bangla. I’m going to make a great mistake. Jim is
going to draw a boat. We are going to sing a song at the party. I am going to play
handball. You are going to meet Jannat. He is going to spend his vacation in
Dkaka. I am going to buy a new car. I am going to swimming. He is going to take
the exam. We’re not going to paint our bedroom. You’re going to miss your train.
Rani is going to found a school. Jony is going to visit Satkrira. They are going to
have a party next week. We are going to have dinner together. You are going to
take the responsibility. Liza is going to contact Rina. Our government is going to
take some steps to make it more attractive. They are going to draw the money.

Imperative sentence: Let (not) + obj + be + verb3 (ext).

Look at the picture. Change the voice. Take care of your health. Finish the game.
Open the door. Put up a tent there. Look after your parents. Obey your parents.
Punish the liar. Settle the dispute. Empty the glass at once. Take off your things.
Make a phone call. Help your friends. Try it again. Budget your time. Leave it.
Drive the dog away. Read the book. Put the book on the table. Send a message
immediately. Wear the new dress. Help the boy. Give the order.
Don’t waste your time. Don’t insult the poor. Do not shut the door. Do not defer
anything for tomorrow. Don’t disturb me. Don’t mention your name in writing a
letter. Do not insult the poor. Do not make a mistake. Do not insult the weak. Do
not waste your time. Don’t look down upon the poor. Don’t disturb the sleeping
dog.

Let + obj + be + verb3 + by/for + obj (ext).

Let us drop the matter. Let us cut jokes. Let us hold a meeting. Let him enjoy the
film. Let her keep our environment clean. Let them feed the hungry. Let him do
the work. Let him write a letter. Let the girl sing a song. Let the boys play
football. Let them call in a doctor. Let me say a few words. Let me solve the
problem. Let him do the sum. Let me help you. Let’s do some exercises. Let me do
it for you. Let them try it. Let her explain it. Pluck me a flower. Buy me a pen.

You are told/ordered/requested/advised to +verb1+ ext.

Please help me. Come here. Sit down. Get lost. Come on time. Be quiet. Be
reasonable. Stop here. Write soon. Please do it. Come on time. Stop here. Write
soon. Go away. Drive slowly. Speak to Sam. Go out. Come in. Hurry up.
Quassi passive: Sub + to be verb+ verb3 + ext.

The places of subject will not be changed.

Honey tastes sweet. The bed feels soft. The book reads well. The school garden
looked very beautiful. The sun shines brightly. The stone feels rough. Iron feels
hard. The stone feels tough. The moon looks beautiful. Mangoes taste sour. The
green mangoes did not taste sweet. The rose smells sweet. The pill tastes bitter.
You look happy. The books look new. Rita looks beautiful. The book reads
interesting. The composition reads easy. The stories seem interesting. Stones feel
hard. The pen writes well. The cushion feels soft. The apple tastes sweet. Mina
reads well. The mangoes do not taste sweet. This story does not read funny.

Sub + to be verb+ being + verb3

The places of subject will not be changed.

The cow is milking. The Padma Bridge is building. The book is printing. The
flowers are smelling. The house is building. The drums are beating. The road is
repairing. The road is building. The moon is smiling. The bon is baking. The
mobile is ringing. The house is painting. The flowers are smiling.

Reflexive pronoun: Sub + to be verb+ verb3 + by + obj

The places of subject and object will not be changed.

She beautifies herself. They help themselves. He was fanning himself. She hurt
herself quite badly. She killed herself. He hates himself. The lady praises herself.
They saved themselves. She fans herself. He saved himself. The baby hurt itself.
The woman fans herself. The woman fanned herself. He insults himself. He
insulted himself. We must understand ourselves. She prepared herself for the
battle. I washed myself. You drive yourself. We can fix ourselves. You are helping
yourselves. He was talking to himself. I see myself in the mirror. I wash myself.
You might cut yourself. I am teaching myself to play the piano. The children
behave themselves. He found himself lying by the road. I saw myself as a famous
actor. She applied herself to the job of mending the lights. He busied himself in
the kitchen. They enjoyed themselves. I really enjoyed myself. He dressed
himself. Did you hurt yourself? Badon blames himself. Can you feed yourselves?
They cannot help themselves. She poured herself a glass of milk. The young girl
was singing herself. I gave myself. You should buy yourself. The men cleaned
themselves. Jerin read himself. The students monitor themselves. I looked at
myself. He burnt himself. He accidentally cut himself while he was chopping the
vegetables. The animal hurt itself. We blamed ourselves. We blamed
ourselves.You can help yourselves. I saw myself. She saved herself. You have
sent yourself. They looked after themselves. She looked for herself. We helped
ourselves. They injured themselves. I enjoyed myself. The dog is scratching itself
.The author signed herself. I did it myself. He poisoned himself. The children can
look after themselves. She calls herself. They are preparing themselves. They
killed themselves.

Interrogative sentences: Auxiliary verb + sub + verb3 + by + obj?

Do you want me? Do you like it? Do you know him? Do you know me? Do you
know me? Does he know you? Does he do his duties? Did they make a noise? Did
the boy catch a bird? Did he like you? Has he broken the plate? Has he broken the
plates? Have you ever seen a play? Have they finished their work? Is he helping
you? Is he drawing a picture? Was she not weaving a sari? Are you writing a
letter? Is she beating the child? Does James teach at a school? Does Suria buy a
beautiful gift? Do you know Simon? Do you like tea or coffee? Have you invited
them? Does Peter know the answer? Does Maria play ludu? Did she take a lot of
time? Did he tell me a story? Did the boy steal the money? Did she join us? Did Ali
make a cake yesterday? Is she enjoying it? Is Rohan playing basketball at
university? Does Prince earn a handsome salary? Has Jui visited me? Will you
help him? Will you accept the position? Shall I help him? Will he help the poor?
Will you draw a picture? Can anybody answer all the questions? Can you write a
paragraph?

W/h + to be verb + sub + verb3 + by + obj?

How did you solve the problem? How did you do the works? What do you want?
What does he want? Where did you find him? When did you do it? When will you
return any book? Which pen do you like most? Which book do you need? Why are
you making a noise? Why did the teacher punish her? What has he done? Where
can you hide this box? What are you wearing? Which color do you prefer? Which
seat would you like? Where does John live? What time does the plane leave? What
did he say? When do you finish college? Where do you live? Why are you learning
English? When does the train depart from here? Where have you taken him? How
many hours do you sleep? How much money do you have? What games do you
know? When do the stars shine? How can I do this work alone? Why do you sleep
early? When are you leaving? Where do they live? What has she done now? Why
didn’t you call me? What have they decided? Where should I park? Why does he
disclose the fact? Why do they take the pen? When will Jibon write it? When will
they make the kite? Where did Mamun find you? How have you done this? How
does he finish the work?

By whom/who + a/v + sub + to be verb + verb3 (ext)?

Note that who changes to by whom and whom into who.

Who will drive the car? Who will save you now? Who can do the work? Who has
broken the chair? Who has broken the plate? Who will drive the car? Who is
telling the lies? Who was selling mangoes? Who has made the holes? Who could
say the answer? Who knows you? Who did it? Who told you this? Who is calling
me? Who has broken the chair? Who knows you here? Who has helped the boy in
exam? Who did the crime? Who broke the window? Who was driving the car?
Who is going to take out the trash? Who speaks Urdu in her house? Who made
the birthday cake? Who has paid the bills? Who made this decision? Who speaks
to you? Who talked to you today? Who helped me in danger? Who ate the cake?
Who wrote the letter? Who taught you Bangla? Who gives the instructions? Who
gets the instructions? Who would she stay with? Who wants an ice cream? Who
washes your cloth? Who brought the paper inside?
Whom do you want? Whom did he help? Whom will she call? Whom does Rana
see? Whom can you say? Whom did you see on the road? Whom is he teaching
English? Whom has he beaten? Whom did you speak to? Whom do you prefer to
vote for? Whom do you live with? Whom did you invite? Whom did you call?
Whom are you going to invite? Whom did he blame for the accident? Whom did
he hire to do the job? Whom do you think that we should support? Whom do you
wish to speak? Whom did you write the letter? Whom do you want? Whom do you
think?

Process of Passive to Active

1. Omit to be verb and by (preposition)
If there is no object, then assume an object.
2. Identify Tense (using to be verb)
N.B.: Active voice follows the structures of tense

a. He was given a nice book by me. We were taught English by the headmaster.
The boy is known to me. Mice are killed by cats. Time is wasted by the boy. A
great fight was fought by him. The magazine was read by her. He was seen to go
by me. A lot of things were done by him for me. The dog was beaten by the boy.
He was made our captain by us. The Story was read by father yesterday. A book
was being read by him. Kites were being flown by them. A canal is being dug by
us. The works have been done by him. Their garden has been made by the
students. The letter had been written by her. The canal had been dug by us. She
was killed by him. The orphans are looked after by him. Rice is mainly eaten in
Asia. Important materials are contained in the parcel. It is said by them. It was
replied by the maid. English is taught by him. Bananas are being eaten by the
child. A letter is being written by her. The servant was punished by the master. A
book was being written by him. Meal is cooked by someone every day. A blue shirt
was worn by him. A house is being built by them. The job has been finished by me.
The report was sent yesterday. A diamond necklace was bought by her. My purse
had been stolen by somebody. We are taught grammar by Ms Sultana. He was
praised by the teacher. The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen. The
town was destroyed by an earthquake. The teacher was pleased with the boy’s
work. The building was damaged by the fire. The streets were thronged with
spectators. The trees were blown down by the wind. The thieves were caught by
the police. The letter was posted by Ali. We were received by the hostess. The
snake was killed with a stick. The minister was welcomed by the people. He was
found guilty of murder. This house was built by father in 1991. The agreement
was signed by them. He had been bitten by a mad dog. He is loved by his parents,
teachers and friends. They are organized by Samba Schools. I am not disturbed
by him. He is scolded by his teachers. We are praised by them. The door is kept
closed by him. He is not liked by his workers. The rules are not followed by them.
She is not hated by her neighbours. The water is not being polluted by us. The
animals are not being taken care by them. The guests have not been entertained
well by them. The bird has not been hunted by the hunter. The tea was not drunk
by the guest. The green mangoes were not plucked by the gardener. The book
was not being revised by the writers. The magazines were not being sold by the
hawker. He will not be punished by his father. The house will not be painted
white by them.
b. The day was passed by me with my new classmates & teachers. But the larger
share of the mango was given to Raju by him. Once a duck was roasted by a cook
for his master. A book has been finished reading about the people of Bangladesh
by me. The photographs of the surrounding area are taken by many tourists.
Once the poet was asked by the sultan to write an epic. A lot of rice is produced
every year by our country. Very often during these voyages the vast sheet of
unlimited water was gazed at by Columbus. Financial help was sought to the
queen of Spain by him. One day his maid servant was ordered by the king to
sweep his bedroom well. The students are helped to prepare good speeches by the
English teacher. He was handed over to the police by people. Their study is
forgotten and usual duty and work are left by the youths. The light is turned off
at bed time. A lot of cars are imported from japan. Many accidents are caused by
reckless drivers. Many people are injured in road accidents every day. A truthful
person is loved and respected by all.
c. Our school was established in 1969. Thus many customers are cheated off and
on. Collected honey is stored in the hive. It is called the king of fruits. They are
taken care of. They are respected all over the world. The bee is known as an
industrious creature. A new house is being built in our street. The car is repaired.
The letter is written. This shop has been opened. A postcard has been sent to Jill.
Millions of books are bought for students each year. Such a present had been
given to my mum. The garden was sold to the man. A letter has been shown to his
parents. This book is lent to readers very often. Mangoes of superior quality are
grown in plenty in Rajshahi, Bogra and Dinajpur. It is popularly known as
complete violation of human rights. Any answer in the examination should not be
elaborated. We have not found out many of our freedom fighters. All the
important food items are contained in a balanced diet. Various kinds of co-
curricular activities are regularly held in the school. They were very much
enchanted at the sight of the market. So his early life was spent in luxury. A
patriot is loved and respected everywhere. He was not allowed to go. My book has
been stolen. He was killed at broad day light. Her money bag was snatched away.
d. You will be helped any way by me. Anything will never be accepted by me other
than the previous thing. The work will be done by me for you. Tea will be taken
by us. You will be given a ticket by the manager.The work must be done by you.
You may be helped by her. Our parents ought to be obeyed by us. A cap must be
worn by you. We will be blamed by everyone. Air cannot be seen. Health should be
given the topmost priority. A new chance will be given to me. His place will be
offered to Alan. This information must be sent to Ann. Higher wages will be
promised to workers. New laws should be made to fight against terrorism. The
help of other animals should be taken by him. He would be punished more by God
for lying more days on the comfortable bed. Some new politics must be adopted
to resist the intrusion of foreign culture by us. The poor should be given
knowledge on nutrition by the Government. Humanity should be developed for a
better world by us. Their son may be pleased by God. The matter is going to be
discussed by them. A garden was going to be made by the students.
e. The water was being purified by the scientist. The eggs were being boiled by
her. The hen was being roasted by the cook. The sums had been done by the
teacher. You will be financed by me. I shall be directed by my father. We shall be
guided by our teachers. The book will have been sold by the salesman. The flag
will have been hoisted by the headmaster. The mangoes are not plucked by the
gardener. The old man is not cared by anyone. We are not being threatened by
him. The flowers were not plucked by her. You were not forced to do the work by
anyone. The cow was not being milked by the milkman. The sums were not being
worked out by the student. You were not being called by them. They were not
being neglected by me. The ship will not be loaded. They will not be sent to jail.
The piece of land was chosen for three reasons. A magazine was being read by
Mrs. Salam. The soil must be made fertile by us. The eggplants weren’t eaten by
animals. The students were showed his list by Mr. Ahmed. Four actors and three
actresses will be needed by us.
f. Isn’t the letter being written by him? Hasn’t the milk been drunk by you? Has a
play been written by Mr. Ahmed? Were they not defeated by you? Won’t she be
assisted by her parents? Will the poem not be being recited by her? Can’t the
work be done by me? By whom is he liked? By whom are they helped? By whom
am I called? By whom is the tree being cut? By whom have the rooms been
cleaned? By whom was the child cared? By whom was he being taught? By whom
were you being praised? By whom will the door have been shut? By whom will he
have been caught? Which fish is eaten by him? Which article will be written by
the editor? Which poem will be being memorized by her? Which trees will be
being planted by them? Which flowers will have been chosen by the girls?

Exceptional
Active Passive

My work having been finished, I went

Having finished my work, I went home. home.

The papers say they may release him. The papers say he may be released.

What cannot be cured must be We must endure what cannot be

endured. cured.

What is lotted cannot be blotted. One cannot blot one’s lot.

It is time to do the work. It is time for the work to be done.

It is time to shut the door. It is time for the door to be shut.

Listen to me. You are told to listen to me.

Happy birthday. You are wished to happy birthday.

I want to do the work. I want the work to be done.

I should have supported him. He should have been supported by me.

I demand to hold a party. I demand that a party should be held.

I am a student. I am supposed to be a student.

You know that I think. What I think is known to you.

What makes you love? What are you made to love?

People are not liked by me telling what

I don’t like people telling me what to to do?
do? I don’t like being told what to do?

I hate people keeping waiting. I hate being kept waiting.

I remember him taking me to the I remember being taken to the hospital

hospital. by him.

Honesty is the best policy. It is said that honesty is the best policy.