Question

Q1. Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the Passive
voice.
1. The wind blew down the trees.
2. The police caught the thieves.
3. Alice posted the letter.
4. The hostess received us.
5. They found him guilty of murder.​

Answer 1

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1. The wind blew down the trees.

• Ans: The tress were blown down by the wind.

2. The police caught the thieves.

• Ans: The thieves were caught by the police.

3. Alice posted the letter.

• Ans: The letter was posted by Alice.

4. The hostess received us.

• Ans: We were received by the hostess.

5. They found him guilty of murder.

• Ans: He was found guilty of murder. [ by them ]

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• In Active voice, the subjects performs the action denoted by verb.

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• In passive voice, the subject is a recipient of verb action. It receives the action of verb.

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Answer 2

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1. The trees were blown down by the wind.
2. The thieves were caught by the police.
3. The letter was posted by Alice.
4. We were recieved by the hostess.
5. He was found the guilty of murder by them.