A. Rewrite these sentences in your notebook using the passive voice.
1. Sakshi delivered the final speech.
2. The principal conducted two sessions during the orientation programme.
3. Many students attended the conference.
4. Did the delivery executive deliver the pizza on time?
5. My mother taught me to ride a bicycle.
6. They advised him to take a break from work for a few days.
7. Steven Spielberg directed Jurassic Park.
Answers
Answer:
1. Sakshi delivered the final speech.
=> The final speech was delivered by Sakshi.
2. The principal conducted two sessions during the orientation programme.
=> Two sessions were conducted by the principal during the orientation programme.
3. Many students attended the conference.
=> The conference was attended by many students.
4. Did the delivery executive deliver the pizza on time?
=> Was the pizza delivered by the delivery executive on time?
5. My mother taught me to ride a bicycle.
=> I was taught by my mother to ride a bicycle.
6. They advised him to take a break from work for a few days.
=> He was advised by them to take a break from work for a few days.
7. Steven Spielberg directed Jurassic Park.
=> Jurassic Park was directed by Steven Spielberg.
A. Rewrite these sentences in your notebook using the passive voice:
1. Sakshi delivered the final speech.
Answer: The final speech was delivered by Sakshi.
2. The principal conducted two sessions during the orientation programme.
Answer: Two sessions were conducted by the principal during the orientation programme.
3. Many students attended the conference.
Answer: The conference was attended by many students.
4. Did the delivery executive deliver the pizza on time?
Answer: Was the pizza delivered by the delivery executive on time?
5. My mother taught me to ride a bicycle.
Answer: I was taught by mother to ride a bicycle.
6. They advised him to take a break from work for a few days.
Answer: He was adviced by them to take a break from work for a few days.
7. Steven Spielberg directed Jurassic Park.
Answer: Jurassic Park was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Additional Information:
While changing a verb from active voice to passive voice, the following general rules should be followed:
1. The object of the active voice is made the subject of the passive voice.
2. The subject of the active voice is made the object of the passive voice.
3. The passive voice must contain the third form of the main or finite verb.