Say whether the following sentences are in the active or passive voice. Write A or p
respectively against the sentences.
1. When we understood the problem, we quickly realized our mistake.
2. Garbage has not been picked up in our area for the last five days.
3. He asked me the name of the new boy who had joined our class.
4. Around midnight on Sunday, two persons were robbed in KG Street.
5. If she wanted to talk to me, why didn't she tell me?
6. The letter wasn't delivered although it was stamped by the post office.
7. The house was ripped to pieces by the powerful hurricane.
8. The stolen car had been spotted on the highway at the checkpoint.
9. A rumour has been spread by some gossip-mongers.
10. At first everybody believed them but soon a few people had some doubts.
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Answers
Say whether the following sentences are in the active or passive voice. Write A or p
respectively against the sentences.
1. When we understood the problem, we quickly realized our mistake. Active voice
2. Garbage has not been picked up in our area for the last five days. Active Voice
3. He asked me the name of the new boy who had joined our class. Passive Voice
4. Around midnight on Sunday, two persons were robbed in KG Street. Active Voice
5. If she wanted to talk to me, why didn't she tell me? Active Voice
6. The letter wasn't delivered although it was stamped by the post office. Active voice
7. The house was ripped to pieces by the powerful hurricane. Passive Voice
8. The stolen car had been spotted on the highway at the checkpoint. active Voice
9. A rumour has been spread by some gossip-mongers. passive Voice
10. At first everybody believed them but soon a few people had some doubts. active Voice
Answer:A
P
A
P
A
P
P
P
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Explanation:been___passive