Exercise [Active Passive Voice Transformations]

Exercise

 

I. PRESENT TENSE

Eg. Kanchana Arya from Gurugram wins TOI crossword contest.

TOI crossword contest is won by Kanchana Arya from Gurugram.

Eg. Heavy rains trigger floods (Active)

Floods are triggered by heavy rains. (Passive)

 

Change the following sentences into passive voice: (is/are + past participle)

1. India produces tea every year.

2. China produces toys.

3. Air pollution affects lungs.

4. Smoking causes lung cancer.

5. Old engines consume more fuel.

6. Manners reveal character.

7. We hope for best result.

8. The teacher starts the lesson.

9. Your negative attitude upsets me.

10. Little strokes fell great oaks.

 

II. PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

Eg.

The Metro water is removing plastic waste. (Active)

Plastic waste is being removed by the Metro water. (Passive)

Eg.

The judge is cancelling the sale agreements. (Active)

The sale agreements are being cancelled by the judge. (Passive)

 

Change the following sentences into passive voice:

(is/are + being + Verb 3)

1. The Indian government is taking steps to raise funds for the weapons.

2. The Tamil Nadu government is building many fly overs.

3. The serviceman is servicing the lap top.

4. The engineer is repairing the device.

5. The research scholar is finding out the solution.

6. The farmer is gathering the harvest.

7. The old man is taking snuff powder.

8. The guests are taking their lunch.

9. The hosts are serving foold.

10. They are electing him as their President.

 

III. PRESENT PERFECT TENSE

Eg. The caregiver has sponged the pet with a diluted disinfectant. (A)

The pet has been sponged with a diluted disinfectant by the caregiver.(P)

Eg. The caregiver has sponged the pets with a diluted disinfectant. (A)

The pets have been sponged with a diluted disinfectant by the caregiver. (P)

 

Change the following sentences into passive voice:

(has been/have been + verb 3 or past participle)

1. The cost accountant has checked the debit and credit.

2. The inspector has inspected the files.

3. The policemen have investigated the case.

4. Internet has made the world closer.

5. The use of power saver lights has decreased the usage of electricity.

6. Proof reading has made the work easy.

7. The youngster has taken the bull by its horns.

8. He has won the gold coin in Jallikattu contest.

9. Shah and other leaders have promised funds.

10. Senior level managers have conducted the survey.

 

IV. SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Eg.

Hema Malini admired Birju Maharaj's dance. (Active)

Birju Maharaj's dance was admired by Hema Malini. (Passive)

Eg.

Hema Malini admired Birju Maharaj's dances. (Active)

Birju Maharaj's dances were admired by Hema Malini. (Passive)

 

Change the following sentences into passive voice:

 (was/were + past participle)

1. The team found the information very useful.

2. The Egyptians made pyramids.

3. The kings of Tamil Nadu made dam using limestone.

4. The music composer composed an amazing song.

5. Charles Dickens wrote his novel Oliver Twist.

6. The neighbor played the guitar loudly.

7. MUL indicated the need for training.

8. The Chairman found out the mismatch.

9. The police seized the artifact.

10. The selection panel observed the leadership style.

 

V. PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE

Eg.

The player was responding to changes. (Active)

Changes were being responded to by the players. (Passive)

Eg.

The players were responding to change. (Active)

Change was being responded to by the players. (Passive)

 

Change the following sentences into passive voice:

(was being/were being + past participle)

1. The teacher was preparing the blue print of the question paper.

2. The children were playing cricket.

3. A young man was practicing yoga.

4. Ravi was playing the video games.

5. Rani was arranging the coins.

6. Several companies were outsourcing employees.

7. We were enclosing a brochure.

8. The candidate was avoiding overt gestures.

9. They were handling turbulent situations.

10. They were identifying the problem and finding out remedies.

 

VI. PAST PERFECT TENSE:

Eg.

Pet boarding services had recorded a surge amid third wave. (A)

A surge had been recorded by pet boarding services amid third wave.(P)

Eg.

Change the following sentences into passive voice:

(had been + past participle)

 

Change the following sentences into passive voice:

(had been + past participle)

1. The government had demolished the encroachments.

2. The organizer had convened the meeting.

3. The consultant had directed the patient to the specialist.

4. The trainer had finished giving training to the juniors.

5. The principal had encouraged the students.

6. The parents had listened to the viewpoints.

7. The interviewer had pointed out the flaws.

8. The Principal had checked the accuracy.

9. He had given rest to his mobile yesterday for twenty hours.

10. The examinee had elaborated the concept.

 

VII. Simple Future Tense

Eg. Prof. Kamakoti will take charge as the new Director of IIT Madras. (A)

Charge as the new Director of IIT Madras will be taken by

Prof Kamakoti. (P)

 

Change the following sentences into passive voice:

(will be + past participle)

1. The government will raise the rate of some commodities.

2. The scientists will make robot soldiers.

3. NASA will form new theories.

4. The Event Organizers will announce the results.

5. ABC Jewellers will introduce new jewels.

6. China will step up construction on Bhutan border.

7. The ISRO will conduct the test for cryogenic engine.

8. Akhilesh will call Dara as crusader for social justice.

9. ISRO will appoint Somanath as its Chairman.

10. Ravi will pay tribute to Swami Vivekananda.

 

VIII. MODALS

Eg. The government may allot 25 crores for library restoration project. (A)

25 crores may be allotted by the government for library restoration project (P)

 

Change the following sentences into passive voice:

(be + Past participle)

1. The management may take severe action.

2. The team might win the trophy..

3 This topper can get university first rank.

4. Jesse could score high marks.

5. The group will get a prize.

6. They would encounter minor problems.

7. The recipient shall honour the trainer.

8. The respondent should thank the convenor.

9. The Railways can add extra coaches.

10. Indian youth will write the code of global prosperity.