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Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
You will be looked after well.
  • a)
    They can't look after you well.
  • b)
    They shall look after you well.
  • c)
    They will look after you well.
  • d)
    They may look after well.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranab Goyal answered

Explanation:

Identifying the original sentence:
- The original sentence is "You will be looked after well."

Identifying the passive voice:
- The passive voice of the original sentence is "You will be looked after well."

Understanding the options:
a) They cant look after you well.
b) They shall look after you well.
c) They will look after you well.
d) They may look after well.

Analysis of options:
- Option a is incorrect as it changes the meaning of the sentence to negative.
- Option b is incorrect as it uses "shall" instead of "will".
- Option c is the correct answer as it maintains the passive voice and conveys the same meaning as the original sentence.
- Option d is incorrect as it does not include "you" in the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - "They will look after you well."
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Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
Do not disturb the patient.
  • a)
    The patient will not be disturbed.
  • b)
    The patient is not to be disturbed.
  • c)
    Let the patient not be disturbed.
  • d)
    The patient should not be disturbed.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nilesh Banerjee answered
Explanation:

Understanding the Original Sentence:
- The original sentence is in the Active Voice, instructing someone not to disturb the patient.

Identifying the Passive Voice Equivalent:
- In the Passive Voice, the focus is on the receiver of the action (the patient in this case) rather than the doer of the action.
- Therefore, the equivalent sentence in Passive Voice should convey the same message but with the patient as the focus.

Explanation of Options:
- Option A: "The patient will not be disturbed." - This is in the Passive Voice but changes the tense of the original sentence.
- Option B: "The patient is not to be disturbed." - This is the correct Passive Voice form of the original sentence.
- Option C: "Let the patient not be disturbed." - This changes the structure of the sentence and does not convey the same meaning.
- Option D: "The patient should not be disturbed." - This changes the meaning slightly by adding "should".

Conclusion:
- The most appropriate Passive Voice form of the given sentence "Do not disturb the patient" is option B: "The patient is not to be disturbed." This maintains the focus on the patient and conveys the same instruction as the original sentence.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
India won freedom with the blood and sweat of hundreds and thousands of Indians.
  • a)
    Freedom was won by India with the blood and sweat of hundreds and thousands of Indians
  • b)
    India had won freedom with the blood and sweat of hundreds and thousands of Indians
  • c)
    Freedom had been won by India with the blood and sweat of hundreds and thousands of Indians
  • d)
    Freedom was won by hundreds and thousands of Indians with their blood and sweat
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
The given sentence is in active form of simple past tense. The structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + verb (IInd form) + object...
Passive: Object + was/were + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
The question statement is in simple past tense, so the converted statement too should be in the same.
This eliminates options (b) & (c).
Out of options (a) and (d), the latter has ambiguities in the meaning.
So, the correct response is option (a).

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
I expect you to complete this work before sunset.
  • a)
    You are expected to be completed this work before sunset.
  • b)
    You are expected to complete this work before sunset.
  • c)
    I expect you to be completed this work before sunset.
  • d)
    I am expected to complete this work before sunset.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishaan Roy answered
Understanding Active and Passive Voice
Active voice emphasizes the subject performing the action, while passive voice highlights the action being performed on the subject. In the sentence "I expect you to complete this work before sunset," the subject "I" is the one expecting, and "you" is the one who is expected to perform the action of completing the work.
Analyzing the Options
Let's break down the options provided:
- Option A: "You are expected to be completed this work before sunset."
- Incorrect structure. "Be completed" implies the work is receiving the action rather than completing it.
- Option B: "You are expected to complete this work before sunset."
- Correct choice. This maintains the structure of expecting someone (you) to perform the action (complete) and remains in the active voice.
- Option C: "I expect you to be completed this work before sunset."
- Incorrect. It incorrectly suggests that the work itself is being completed, which is not the intended meaning.
- Option D: "I am expected to complete this work before sunset."
- Changes the subject to "I," altering the meaning from expecting someone else to expecting oneself to complete the work.
Conclusion
The correct answer is Option B as it accurately reflects the original meaning of the sentence while maintaining correct grammatical structure and voice. It clearly expresses the expectation of the subject (you) to perform the action (complete the work), aligning with the intent of the original active voice sentence.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The writer who passed away recently has authored a dozen novels and a number of poetry collections.
  • a)
    A dozen novels and a number of poetry collections were authored by the writer who passed away recently
  • b)
    A dozen novels and a number of poetry collections have been authored by the writer who passed away recently
  • c)
    A dozen novels and a number of poetry collections has been authored by the writer who passed away recently
  • d)
    A dozen novels and a number of poetry collections had been authored by the writer who passed away recently
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Bayshore Academy answered
The given sentence is of present perfect tense and it is in active form.
The structures for active/passive voices are:
Active: Subject + has/have + verb (IIIrd form) + object...
Passive: Object + has/have + been + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...
Options (c) and (d) are incorrect as it uses the incorrect helping verb 'has', while the subject is plural.
Option (a) is incorrect as the original statement is in present perfect tense and the converted statement too needs to be in the same.
Option (b) is the correct Answer.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The members of the parliament elect their group leader either by consensus or by voice vote.
  • a)
    The group leader has been elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote
  • b)
    The group leader is elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote
  • c)
    The group leader was elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote
  • d)
    The members of the parliament are elected by their group leader either by consensus or by voice vote
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranab Goyal answered
Understanding Active and Passive Voice
Active voice indicates that the subject of the sentence is performing the action, while passive voice indicates that the subject is receiving the action. In this case, the sentence "The members of the parliament elect their group leader either by consensus or by voice vote" is in active voice because the members are performing the action of electing.
Analyzing the Options
Let's examine the provided options for converting the active voice to passive voice:
- a) The group leader has been elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote.
- b) The group leader is elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote.
- c) The group leader was elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote.
- d) The members of the parliament are elected by their group leader either by consensus or by voice vote.
Why Option B is Correct
- Present Tense: The original sentence is in the present tense ("elect"). Option b) maintains this tense with "is elected," which is crucial for accuracy.
- Ongoing Action: The phrase "is elected" implies that this action is regularly occurring, reflecting the ongoing nature of elections within the parliament.
- Correct Subject-Object Relationship: In option b), the members of parliament (the doers) are correctly placed as the subject, and the group leader (the receiver of the action) is the object.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
- Option a) uses the present perfect tense ("has been elected"), which changes the meaning and suggests a completed action rather than an ongoing process.
- Option c) uses the past tense ("was elected"), which implies that the action has already taken place, thus not reflecting the current process.
- Option d) reverses the roles, suggesting that the group leader elects the members, which is incorrect according to the original sentence.
Conclusion
Option b) is the best representation in passive voice, maintaining the present tense and correct subject-object alignment.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The little boy asked the man the way to Athens.
  • a)
    The man was asked the way to Athens by the little boy.
  • b)
    The way to Athens was asked by the man from the little boy.
  • c)
    The man has been asked the way to Athens by the little boy.
  • d)
    The man was being asked the way to Athens by the little boy.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
 "The little boy asked the man the way to Athens" from Active to Passive Voice is:
A. The man was asked the way to Athens by the little boy.
This option correctly presents the sentence in the Passive Voice while maintaining its original meaning.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
We are reaching the end of this exercise.
  • a)
    The exercise has reached its end by us.
  • b)
    This is our end to the exercise.
  • c)
    This exercise is ended by us.
  • d)
    The end of this exercise is being reached by us.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Malavika Rane answered
Explanation:

The given sentence is in the active voice: "We are reaching the end of this exercise."

To convert the sentence into the passive voice, we need to make the object of the active sentence the subject of the passive sentence and use the appropriate form of the verb "to be" + past participle.

Options:

a) The exercise has reached its end by us. [Incorrect]
- This option changes the meaning of the sentence. In the original sentence, "we" are reaching the end of the exercise, but in this option, it implies that the exercise itself has reached its end with our involvement. This does not match the original meaning.

b) This is our end to the exercise. [Incorrect]
- This option does not maintain the same structure as the original sentence. It changes the subject and does not include the verb "reaching."

c) This exercise is ended by us. [Incorrect]
- This option changes the tense of the sentence. The original sentence is in the present continuous tense, but this option uses the past tense "ended."

d) The end of this exercise is being reached by us. [Correct]
- This option maintains the same structure and meaning as the original sentence. It changes the active voice to the passive voice by making "the end of this exercise" the subject of the sentence and using the appropriate form of the verb "to be" + past participle.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D': The end of this exercise is being reached by us.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
All the examinees have answered one particular question in the long answer writing section.
  • a)
    All the examinees answered one particular question in the long answer writing section
  • b)
    One particular question is answered by all the examinees in the long answer writing section
  • c)
    One particular question was answered by all the examinees in the long answer writing section
  • d)
    One particular question has been answered by all the examinees in the long answer writing section
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Abhiram Mehra answered
Explanation:

Identifying the Correct Answer:
The given sentence is in active voice: "All the examinees have answered one particular question in the long answer writing section."

Understanding Passive Voice:
In passive voice, the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. The structure of a passive voice sentence is: Object + auxiliary verb (be) + past participle of the main verb.

Breaking Down the Options:
a) All the examinees answered one particular question in the long answer writing section (Active voice)
b) One particular question is answered by all the examinees in the long answer writing section (Passive voice, correct)
c) One particular question was answered by all the examinees in the long answer writing section (Passive voice)
d) One particular question has been answered by all the examinees in the long answer writing section (Passive voice)

Explanation of Correct Answer:
Option 'D' is the correct answer because it correctly transforms the given active voice sentence into passive voice while maintaining the tense of the original sentence. In passive voice, "has been answered" is used to show that the action was completed in the past and has relevance to the present.
Therefore, the correct answer is: One particular question has been answered by all the examinees in the long answer writing section.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
The storm did much damage.
  • a)
    The storm was damaged.
  • b)
    Much damage did the storm.
  • c)
    Much damage was done by the storm.
  • d)
    The storm damaged much.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nilesh Banerjee answered
Understanding the Sentence Structure
The original sentence, "The storm did much damage," is in the active voice. In this sentence, "the storm" (the subject) performs the action of "doing damage" (the verb) to "much damage" (the object).
Transforming to Passive Voice
When transforming a sentence from active to passive voice, the focus shifts from the subject performing the action to the object receiving the action. The structure typically follows this pattern:
- Subject + verb (to be) + past participle + (by + agent)
In this case, "much damage" becomes the subject of the passive construction, while "the storm" becomes the agent.
Evaluating the Options
Let's analyze the options provided:
- a) The storm was damaged.
Incorrect - This suggests the storm is receiving damage, which is not the intended meaning.
- b) Much damage did the storm.
Incorrect - This is an awkward construction and does not follow the passive voice format.
- c) Much damage was done by the storm.
Correct - This correctly shifts the focus to "much damage" as the subject and maintains the original meaning. It indicates that the storm was the cause of the damage.
- d) The storm damaged much.
Incorrect - This reverts back to active voice and does not meet the requirement for passive voice.
Conclusion
The correct transformation is option c), "Much damage was done by the storm," as it accurately captures the original meaning while following the rules of passive voice structure.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
Shut the door.
  • a)
    The door be shut
  • b)
    Shut the door
  • c)
    Let the door be shut
  • d)
    The door is shut
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishaan Roy answered
Understanding the Sentence "Shut the Door"
The phrase "Shut the door" is an imperative sentence that functions in the active voice, giving a command. To convert this into the passive voice, we need to focus on the action and the object of the action.
Options Analysis
Here’s a breakdown of the options provided:
  • a) The door be shut - This option is grammatically incorrect. It does not conform to standard English sentence structure.
  • b) Shut the door - This is the original imperative sentence in active voice and does not represent a passive structure.
  • c) Let the door be shut - This option correctly transforms the active voice into the passive voice. It uses the phrase "let" to suggest that someone should allow the action (shutting the door) to happen, effectively emphasizing the door as the subject receiving the action.
  • d) The door is shut - This option suggests a state rather than an action, which does not convey the command aspect inherent in the original sentence.

Conclusion
The correct answer is option 'c', "Let the door be shut," as it appropriately converts the active voice imperative into a passive voice structure while maintaining the intended meaning. This transformation emphasizes the action being performed on the door rather than the subject performing the action.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
They will have completed the work by the time we get there.
  • a)
    The work will have been completed by the time we get there.
  • b)
    The work will have been completed by the time we have got there.
  • c)
    The work will be completed by the time we get there.
  • d)
    The work will have completed by the time we get there.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Target Study Academy answered
The sentence "They will have completed the work by the time we get there" in the Active Voice can be transformed into the Passive Voice as:
A. The work will have been completed by the time we get there.
This option accurately represents the original sentence in the Passive Voice, maintaining its intended meaning.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
People are raising a hue and cry and are breaking the furniture.
  • a)
    A hue and cry is being raised and the furniture are being broken by the people.
  • b)
    A hue and cry has been raised and the furniture has been broke.
  • c)
    A hue and cry is being raised and the furniture is being broken by the people.
  • d)
    Hue and cry and the furniture is being broken.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
The given sentence in active voice is: "People are raising a hue and cry and are breaking the furniture."
The correct transformation of this sentence into the passive voice is: "A hue and cry is being raised and the furniture is being broken by the people."
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: "A hue and cry is being raised and the furniture is being broken by the people."

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
Ads on TV increase the sale of any commodity.
  • a)
    The sale of any commodity are increased by ads on TV.
  • b)
    The sale of any commodity is increased by ads on TV.
  • c)
    The sale of any commodity is being increased by ads on TV.
  • d)
    The sale of any commodity are being increased by ads on TV.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
The given sentence in active voice is: "Ads on TV increase the sale of any commodity."
The correct transformation of this sentence into the passive voice is: "The sale of any commodity is increased by ads on TV."
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: "The sale of any commodity is increased by ads on TV."

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
One cannot expect children to understand these problems.
  • a)
    Children to understand these problems cannot be expected.
  • b)
    To understand these problems cannot be expected from children by one.
  • c)
    Children cannot be expected to understand these problems.
  • d)
    Children cannot be expected to be understood these problems.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
The sentence "One cannot expect children to understand these problems" in the Active Voice can be accurately transformed into the Passive Voice as:
C. Children cannot be expected to understand these problems.
This option represents the same meaning as the original sentence in the Passive Voice.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
You should not offer meat to vegetarians.
  • a)
    Meat should be offered to non-vegetarians.
  • b)
    You should offer no meat to non-vegetarians.
  • c)
    Vegetarians should not be offered meat.
  • d)
    Vegetarians should not offer meat.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
The correct transformation of the sentence from active to passive voice is:
"You should not offer meat to vegetarians."
The transformed sentence in passive voice is: "Vegetarians should not be offered meat."
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: "Vegetarians should not be offered meat."

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
Why did you not agree to my proposal?
  • a)
    Why was my proposal not agreed to by you?
  • b)
    Why my proposal was not agreed to by you?
  • c)
    Why was my proposal not agreed to?
  • d)
    Why was my proposal not agreed by you?
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Target Study Academy answered
The given sentence is in the active voice: "Why did you not agree to my proposal?"
The correct transformation of this sentence into the passive voice is: "Why was my proposal not agreed to by you?"
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: "Why was my proposal not agreed to by you?"

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
A lion may be helped even by a little mouse.
  • a)
    Even a little mouse ought to help a lion.
  • b)
    A little mouse can even help a lion.
  • c)
    A little mouse may even help a lion.
  • d)
    Even a little mouse may help a lion.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

G.K Academy answered
The given sentence is in Passive voice.
This sentence emphasizes the surprising nature of a small mouse being able to assist a lion. Option D retains the meaning and structure of the original sentence while conveying the same idea that even a small mouse has the potential to aid a lion.

Directions: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice.
You will be taken care of by me.
  • a)
    I would take care of you.
  • b)
    I will being take care of you.
  • c)
    I will be taking care of you.
  • d)
    I will take care of you.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
The original sentence "You will be taken care of by me" is in the passive voice, indicating the action being done to "you" by the subject "me."
The sentence in the active voice that best represents the same meaning is:
D. I will take care of you.
This option correctly translates the original passive sentence into the active voice while maintaining the intended meaning.

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