Question

A. Change the voice of these sen
1. The money was deposited in the bank.
2. A number of priceless artefacts were destroyed in the fire.
3. The theft was reported to the police.
4. When she was young, she was looked after by her aunt.
5. Don't stand here, please.
6. Why did you commit such a grievous crime?
7. The astronomers have found a new planet.
8. Someone broke into my house.
9. The company will replace the damaged goods.
10. Has Riya completed the work?
11. The method of operating the machine was explained to me.
12. Sanaa served us tea and biscuits in the evening,
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Answer 1

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Handout Topic: Active and Passive Voice

Active / Passive Voice Form

In an active sentence, the subject is before the predicate (verb and object).

e.g. Global warming, deforestation, and pollution destroy the earth’s natural resources.

(Subject) (Verb) (Object)

In a passive sentence, the subject of the sentence is placed after the verb in the object position.

e.g. The earth’s natural resources are destroyed by global warming, deforestation, and pollution.

(Object in subject position) (Verb) (Subject in object position)

The passive voice is formed using the verb “to be” + the past participle.

Examples of the VERB “TO BE”: am, is, are, was, were, been, being

Examples of the PAST PARTICIPLE: seen, gotten, lived, worked, bought, taught, loved, caught, ect..

Passive

She was being watched by the police.

The house is being taken care of by the neighbors.

A bomb was detonated in the hotel lobby.

The project will be completed before Saturday.

Active

The police were watching her.

The neighbors are taking care of the house.

Someone detonated a bomb in the hotel lobby.

Someone will complete the project before Saturday.

Answer 2

1. Somebody deposited money in the bank.
2. The fire destroyed number of priceless artefacts.
3. The police was reported about the theft.
4. Her aunt looked after her when she was young.
5. Please don't stand there.
6. Why was such a grievous crime commited by you.
7. The new planet have been founded by the astronomers
8. My house was broke by someone.
9. The damaged goods will be replaced by the company.
10. Have the work been completed by Riya?
11. I was explained the method of operating the machine.
12. We were served tea and biscuits in the evening by Sanaa.

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