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Will she oppose them?
  • a)
    Will she oppose them?
  • b)
    Will they opposed by her?
  • c)
    Will they be opposed by her?
  • d)
    Will they been opposed by her?
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Rana answered
‘Them’ is the object, so it becomes the subject, ‘they’.
The subject, ‘she’, becomes the agent - ‘by her’.
The verb is ‘will … oppose’. The tense is future simple
So, ‘will they be opposed?’
Will they be opposed by her?
 

The critics ---- that the review ---- as a book in English and in many other languages.
  • a)
    are said / could be published
  • b)
    say / can be published
  • c)
    will say / had been published
  • d)
    said / may be published
  • e)
    have said / should publish
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Priyal Reddy answered
Verb tense and meaning

The sentence talks about critics and their opinion about a book. The verb tense used in the sentence is past simple and present simple. The correct answer choice will be the one that correctly matches the verb tense and meaning of the sentence.

Option A: are said / could be published
This option uses present simple passive voice and past simple modal verb. This option implies that the critics are currently saying something, but the book has not been published yet. The verb tense and meaning do not match the original sentence. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option B: say / can be published
This option uses present simple tense and present simple modal verb. This option correctly matches the verb tense and meaning of the sentence. The critics are currently saying something, and the book can be published in many languages. Therefore, this option is correct.

Option C: will say / had been published
This option uses future simple tense and past perfect tense. This option implies that the critics will say something in the future, but the book has already been published in many languages. The verb tense and meaning do not match the original sentence. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option D: said / may be published
This option uses past simple tense and present simple modal verb. This option implies that the critics said something in the past, and the book may be published in many languages in the future. The verb tense and meaning do not match the original sentence. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option E: have said / should publish
This option uses present perfect tense and present simple modal verb. This option implies that the critics have said something in the past, and the book should be published in many languages in the future. The verb tense and meaning do not match the original sentence. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Conclusion

Option B is the correct answer because it correctly matches the verb tense and meaning of the sentence. The other options do not match the verb tense and meaning of the sentence.

A more developed model of this car ---- in the showroom soon.
  • a)
    is going to show
  • b)
    will be shown
  • c)
    was shown
  • d)
    has been shown
  • e)
    had shown
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kavya Saxena answered
A more developed model of this car will be shown in the showroom soon.
Because the statement is talking about the future, so we will use the future tense in the statement.
 

Direction: In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternative suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
He was disgusted with the flattery of his assistant.
  • a)
    The flattery of his assistant disgusted him.
  • b)
    His assistant’s flattery had disgusted him.
  • c)
    He was disgusted with his assistant for his flattery.
  • d)
    The flattery of this assistant will disgust him.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Malavika Rane answered
Understanding the Original Sentence
The original sentence, "He was disgusted with the flattery of his assistant," is in the passive voice. It emphasizes the feeling of disgust experienced by "he" due to the assistant's actions.
Analyzing the Options
To transform the sentence into active voice, the structure must highlight the subject performing the action. Let’s evaluate the options:
  • a) The flattery of his assistant disgusted him.
    - This option shifts the focus to "the flattery," which is the subject, making it active. It conveys that the assistant's flattery is the cause of his disgust, aligning closely with the original meaning.
  • b) His assistant’s flattery had disgusted him.
    - This option also expresses the idea but uses past perfect tense. While technically correct, it changes the tense and can imply that the disgust is no longer relevant.
  • c) He was disgusted with his assistant for his flattery.
    - This option shifts some focus from the flattery itself to the assistant. It remains passive and does not fully convey the active relationship of disgust caused by the flattery.
  • d) The flattery of this assistant will disgust him.
    - This option introduces a future tense, which changes the meaning entirely. It suggests that the disgust may happen in the future rather than reflecting a current or past feeling.


Conclusion
The best choice is option a, "The flattery of his assistant disgusted him," as it effectively transforms the original sentence into an active voice while preserving the intended meaning.

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
It is your duty to make tea at eleven O’clock.
  • a)
    You are asked to make tea at eleven O’clock.
  • b)
    Your are required to make tea at eleven O’clock.
  • c)
    You are supposed to make tea at eleven O’clock.
  • d)
    Tea is to be made by you at eleven O’clock.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishaan Roy answered
Understanding the Sentence
The original sentence, "It is your duty to make tea at eleven O’clock," emphasizes an obligation or responsibility assigned to "you." The goal is to transform this into a passive construction while retaining the meaning.
Analyzing the Options
- a) You are asked to make tea at eleven O’clock.
This implies a request rather than a duty. It does not convey the same level of obligation.
- b) You are required to make tea at eleven O’clock.
While this option denotes necessity, it still lacks the nuance of it being a personal duty.
- c) You are supposed to make tea at eleven O’clock.
This option captures the essence of the original sentence by conveying that it is expected of "you" to perform this duty. It maintains the responsibility aspect without changing the meaning significantly.
- d) Tea is to be made by you at eleven O’clock.
This option is a direct passive construction but lacks the personal touch of obligation; it sounds more like a directive than a duty.
Why Option C is Correct
Choosing option "c" effectively preserves the concept of duty and expectation. It communicates that making tea is a responsibility assigned to "you," analogous to the original sentence.
Conclusion
In summary, option "c" is the best choice because it conveys the same obligation and expectation inherent in the original statement, thus making it the most suitable transformation into passive voice.

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The lady of the house was furnishing the mansion.
  • a)
    The mansion has been furnished by the lady of the house.
  • b)
    The mansion was being furnished by the lady of the house.
  • c)
    The mansion is being furnished by the lady of the house.
  • d)
    The mansion is furnished by the lady of the house.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
The mansion was being furnished by the lady of the house.
Hence , option B will be correct answer .

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The servant will execute all orders promptly.
  • a)
    All orders will be executed promptly by the servant.
  • b)
    All orders will have to be executed promptly by the servant.
  • c)
    All orders should be executed promptly by the servant.
  • d)
    All orders would be executed promptly by the servant.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Iq Funda answered
We can say that ,
Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
All orders should be executed promptly by the servant.
Therefore ,required answer will be option C .

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
You need to clean your shoes properly.
  • a)
    Your shoes are needed to clean properly.
  • b)
    You are needed to clean your shoes properly.
  • c)
    Your shoes need to be cleaned properly
  • d)
    Your shoes are needed by you to clean properly.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranab Goyal answered
Understanding Active and Passive Voice
In grammar, the active voice emphasizes the subject performing an action, while the passive voice focuses on the action being performed on the subject. The transformation from active to passive voice involves a shift in focus and structure.
Original Sentence
- "You need to clean your shoes properly."
- Here, "you" is the subject performing the action of "cleaning," and "your shoes" is the object receiving the action.
Analyzing the Options
- Option A: "Your shoes are needed to clean properly."
- This changes the meaning; it implies that the shoes are required for cleaning, not that they need to be cleaned.
- Option B: "You are needed to clean your shoes properly."
- This keeps "you" as the subject but shifts focus to the necessity of "you" cleaning the shoes.
- Option C: "Your shoes need to be cleaned properly."
- This option correctly transforms the sentence into passive voice. "Your shoes" become the subject receiving the action, and the focus is on the need for the shoes to be cleaned.
- Option D: "Your shoes are needed by you to clean properly."
- Similar to Option A, this suggests a requirement of the shoes rather than indicating they need cleaning.
Conclusion
- The correct transformation to passive voice is Option C because it maintains the original meaning while shifting the focus to the shoes needing cleaning. Thus, "Your shoes need to be cleaned properly" accurately reflects the intent of the original sentence.

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
We all know that there is only one God.
  • a)
    We are all known that there is only one God.
  • b)
    It is known to us all that there is only one God.
  • c)
    We have all known that there is only one God.
  • d)
    Only one God is known by us all.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Abhiram Mehra answered
Understanding Active and Passive Voice
In English grammar, sentences can be expressed in two voices: active and passive.
- Active Voice: The subject performs the action.
- Passive Voice: The subject receives the action.
This question revolves around transforming an active voice sentence into passive voice.
Analysis of the Sentence
The original sentence is: "We all know that there is only one God."
- Subject: We
- Verb: know
- Object: that there is only one God
In passive voice, the object takes the subject's place, and the focus shifts to the action or the object itself.
Evaluating the Options
1. Option A: We are all known that there is only one God.
- Incorrect because "are known" incorrectly makes "we" the subject of the verb "known."
2. Option B: It is known to us all that there is only one God.
- Correct because “it” becomes the subject, and the phrase “is known” is in passive voice, appropriately shifting the focus to the knowledge of God.
3. Option C: We have all known that there is only one God.
- Incorrect as it maintains the active voice structure and changes the meaning slightly.
4. Option D: Only one God is known by us all.
- While this is a valid passive construction, it doesn't capture the original meaning as effectively as option B.
Conclusion
The correct transformation is option B: "It is known to us all that there is only one God." This option successfully maintains the passive voice while conveying the intended meaning effectively.

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.
  • a)
    Wine should be opened about three hours before use.
  • b)
    Wine should be opened by you three hours before use.
  • c)
    Wine should be opened about three hours before you use it.
  • d)
    Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Malavika Rane answered
Explanation:

Original Sentence:
You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.

Passive Voice:

Option 'A': Wine should be opened about three hours before use.
- This option correctly changes the sentence to passive voice.
- It maintains the meaning of the original sentence.

Option 'B': Wine should be opened by you three hours before use.
- This option changes the meaning of the original sentence by specifying "by you."
- The original sentence did not specify who should open the wine.

Option 'C': Wine should be opened about three hours before you use it.
- This option maintains the active voice of the original sentence.
- It does not correctly change the sentence to passive voice.

Option 'D': Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used.
- This option correctly changes the sentence to passive voice.
- It maintains the meaning of the original sentence by using "it" as the subject.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D'.

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
After driving professor Kumar to the museum she dropped him at his hotel.
  • a)
    After being driven to the museum, Professor Kumar was dropped at his hotel.
  • b)
    Professor Kumar was being driven dropped at his hotel.
  • c)
    After she had driven Professor Kumar to the museum she had dropped him at his hotel.
  • d)
    After she was driven Professor Kumar to the museum she had dropped him at his hotel.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranab Goyal answered
Explanation:

Identifying the Given Sentence:
The given sentence in Active Voice is: "After driving Professor Kumar to the museum she dropped him at his hotel."

Converting to Passive Voice:
To convert the sentence to Passive Voice, the subject becomes the receiver of the action, and the object becomes the doer of the action. The correct passive voice form of the given sentence is: "After being driven to the museum, Professor Kumar was dropped at his hotel."
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A':
"After being driven to the museum, Professor Kumar was dropped at his hotel."

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The boy did not break the glass.
  • a)
    The glass was not broken by the boy.
  • b)
    The glass is not broken by the boy.
  • c)
    The glass had not been broken by the boy.
  • d)
    The glass has not been broken by the boy.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranab Goyal answered
Explanation:

Identifying the Original Sentence:
The original sentence is: "The boy did not break the glass."

Identifying the Passive Voice Structure:
In passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence. The verb is changed into the past participle form and the subject of the active sentence becomes the agent of the passive sentence (introduced by "by").

Converting the Active Voice to Passive Voice:
- Original sentence: The boy did not break the glass.
- Passive voice: The glass was not broken by the boy.

Explanation:
- The original sentence in active voice talks about the boy not breaking the glass.
- The passive voice sentence correctly conveys the same meaning by stating that the glass was not broken by the boy.
- The use of the past participle form "broken" in the passive voice maintains the tense of the original sentence.
- The inclusion of "by the boy" in the passive voice indicates the agent responsible for the action.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A': The glass was not broken by the boy.

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
They will inform the police.
  • a)
    The police will be informed by them.
  • b)
    The police will inform them.
  • c)
    The police are informed by them.
  • d)
    Informed will be the police by them.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishaan Roy answered
Understanding Active and Passive Voice
Active and passive voice are two different ways to construct sentences. In active voice, the subject performs the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action.
Example Sentence
The original sentence is "They will inform the police." Here, "They" is the subject actively performing the action of informing the police.
Transforming to Passive Voice
To convert an active voice sentence to passive voice, follow these steps:
1. Identify the Object: In the sentence, "the police" is the object receiving the action.
2. Rearrange the Sentence: The object becomes the subject in the passive voice.
3. Use the Correct Form of "to be": The tense (future simple) requires "will be."
4. Add the Past Participle: The verb "inform" changes to "informed."
5. Include the Original Subject: The original doer ("them") is included after "by."
Correct Transformation
Following these steps, the passive voice transformation becomes: "The police will be informed by them."
Examining the Options
- Option A: "The police will be informed by them." (Correct transformation)
- Option B: "The police will inform them." (This reverses the roles)
- Option C: "The police are informed by them." (Incorrect tense)
- Option D: "Informed will be the police by them." (Incorrect structure)
Conclusion
The correct answer is option A because it accurately reflects the passive voice transformation of the original active sentence while maintaining the intended meaning.

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
Look at the poll results-do they inspire hope?
  • a)
    Let the poll results be looked-is hope inspired by them?
  • b)
    Let the poll results be looked at-has hope been inspired by them?
  • c)
    Let the poll results be looked at-is hope being inspired by them?
  • d)
    Let the poll results be looked at-is hope inspired by them?
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

G.K Academy answered
As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
Use structure “ Let + subject + auxiliary + past participle”
Let the poll results be looked at-is hope inspired by them?
Hence , required answer will be option D .

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The doctor advised the patient not to eat rice.
  • a)
    The patient was advised by the doctor not to eat rice.
  • b)
    The patient was advised by the doctor that he should not eat rice.
  • c)
    The patient was being advised by the doctor that he should not rice by the doctor.
  • d)
    The patient has been advised not to eat rice by the doctor.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
The patient was advised by the doctor not to eat rice.
Therefore ,required answer will be option A .

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
Before festivals the shops are thronged with men, women and children making various purchases.
  • a)
    During festivals people throng the shops
  • b)
    Men, women and children throng the shops before festivals making various purchases.
  • c)
    Men, women and children make purchases during festivals.
  • d)
    The shops are thronged by people making purchases.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

G.K Academy answered
The given sentence is in Passive form. Here subject is “the shops” and object is “Men, women and children”. So, a sentence where “the shops” is used as the object and “men, women and children” is used as the Subject should be chosen as the answer. Here also, we should not miss any information supplied in the original sentence.
Passive voice is given as :-
Men, women and children throng the shops before festivals making various purchases.
Hence , option B will be correct answer .

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
She took the dog for a walk.
  • a)
    The dog was took for a walk.
  • b)
    The dog took a walk by her.
  • c)
    The dog was taken for a walk by her.
  • d)
    The dog took her for a walk.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Iq Funda answered
The sentence is in active voice and to convert it in passive voice the predicate of the sentence becomes the subject.
Use structure “auxiliary + past participle”
As per the given above sentence is given in Passive Voice.
The dog was taken for a walk by her.
Hence , required answer will be option C .

Direction: In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active/ Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
Somebody told me that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.
  • a)
    I was told by somebody about the explosion in the Town Hall.
  • b)
    I was told about the explosion in the Town Hall.
  • c)
    I was informed that there was an explosion in the Town Hall.
  • d)
    I was told by somebody that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
We can say that ,
Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object ”
The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
I was told by somebody that there had been an explosion in the Town Hall.
Hence , required answer will be option D .

New legislation ---- in congress, but it ---- by many.
  • a)
    was introduced / wasn't accepted
  • b)
    introduced / didn't accept
  • c)
    will be introduced / isn't accepted
  • d)
    introduced / hadn't been accepted
  • e)
    is introduced / won't accept
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev CLAT answered
In this context, the correct sentence structure requires the use of the past tense to describe actions that have already taken place. The phrase "was introduced" indicates that the legislation has already occurred, while "wasn't accepted" shows it was not approved. This combination clearly conveys that the legislation was proposed but did not receive approval.
  • Option A: "was introduced / wasn't accepted" is the only suitable choice, as it expresses both actions accurately in the past tense.
  • Other options either use incorrect tenses or do not align with the intended meaning.
Thus, the best choice for completing the sentence is option A.

Direction: In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternative suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
He was driving the car so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
  • a)
    The car had been driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
  • b)
    The car has been driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
  • c)
    The car was driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
  • d)
    The car was being driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
The sentence is in active voice with past continuous tense in it. When it is converted into passive voice, it still remains in past continuous tense but with a little variance due to its grammatical rule. In the sentence ‘was driving the car’ gets converted into ‘was being driven’ in case of passive voice.
Passive voice is given as :-
The car was being driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
Hence , option D will be correct answer .

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