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In the question below 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.
They greet me cheerfully every morning.
  • a)
    Every morning I was greeted cheerfully
  • b)
    I am greeted cheerfully by them every morning
  • c)
    I am being greeted cheerfully by them every morning
  • d)
    The cheerful greeting is done by them every morning to me
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arjun Yadav answered
Explanation:

The given sentence is in Active voice:
"They greet me cheerfully every morning."

To convert this sentence into Passive voice, we need to follow the structure of a Passive voice sentence:
Subject + verb "to be" + past participle + by + agent (optional)

Let's look at the options one by one:

a) Every morning I was greeted cheerfully.
This option is in Passive voice, but the agent (the people who greet) is missing. So, this option is not correct.

b) I am greeted cheerfully by them every morning.
This option correctly converts the sentence into Passive voice. The subject "They" from the active sentence becomes the agent "by them" in the passive sentence. The verb "greet" changes to "am greeted" to maintain the tense. The adverb "cheerfully" remains in the same position.

c) I am being greeted cheerfully by them every morning.
This option also converts the sentence into Passive voice, but it adds the continuous tense "being greeted." The continuous tense is not necessary here as the action is a general statement. So, this option is not the best choice.

d) The cheerful greeting is done by them every morning to me.
This option also converts the sentence into Passive voice, but it changes the verb "greet" to "is done." This change alters the meaning of the sentence. The original sentence is about the act of greeting, not just any action being done. So, this option is not correct.

Conclusion:
The correct answer is option B - "I am greeted cheerfully by them every morning." This option accurately transforms the given sentence into Passive voice while maintaining the meaning and tense of the original sentence.

In the question below 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.
A child could not have done this mischief. 
  • a)
    This mischief could not be done by a child
  • b)
    This mischief could not bee done by a child
  • c)
    This mischief could not have been done by a child
  • d)
    This mischief a child could not have been done
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Jyoti Kaur answered
This question belongs to the category of Active/Passive voice and is suitable for Class 6 students. The given sentence is in the Active voice, and we are required to choose the option that best expresses it in the Passive voice.

Let's analyze the given sentence and the options to understand the correct answer:

Original Sentence: A child could not have done this mischief.

Option a) This mischief could not be done by a child.
Option b) This mischief could not bee done by a child.
Option c) This mischief could not have been done by a child.
Option d) This mischief a child could not have been done.

To convert a sentence from Active to Passive voice, we need to follow certain rules:

1. Identify the subject and object in the Active voice sentence.
2. Change the object into the subject in the Passive voice.
3. Use the appropriate helping verb (is, am, are, was, were, has been, have been, had been, will be, will have been) according to the tense of the Active voice sentence.
4. Use the past participle form of the main verb.
5. Add the preposition "by" before the subject (doer of the action) in the Active voice.

Now, let's apply these rules to the given sentence and analyze each option:

a) This mischief could not be done by a child.
- In this option, the subject "mischief" is changed to the object, which is correct.
- The helping verb "could" is changed to "could not," which is correct.
- The main verb "done" is in the past participle form, which is correct.
- The preposition "by" is used before the subject "a child," which is correct.
- This option correctly expresses the given sentence in the Passive voice.

b) This mischief could not bee done by a child.
- This option contains a typographical error, as "bee" should be "be." Therefore, it is incorrect.

c) This mischief could not have been done by a child.
- In this option, the subject "mischief" is changed to the object, which is correct.
- The helping verb "could" is changed to "could not," which is correct.
- The main verb "done" is in the past participle form, which is correct.
- The preposition "by" is used before the subject "a child," which is correct.
- This option correctly expresses the given sentence in the Passive voice.

d) This mischief a child could not have been done.
- This option does not follow the rules of changing the Active voice to Passive voice. The subject "mischief" should be the object, but it is still the subject in this option. Therefore, it is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is option c) This mischief could not have been done by a child.

In conclusion, the given sentence "A child could not have done this mischief" is correctly expressed in the Passive voice by option c) "This mischief could not have been done by a child."

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive (or Active) voice.
Darjeeling grows tea.
  • a)
    Tea grows in Darjeeling
  • b)
    Tea is grown in Darjeeling
  • c)
    Let the tea be grown in Darjeeling
  • d)
    Tea is being grown in Darjeeling
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Bijoy Goyal answered
Understanding Active and Passive Voice
Active voice emphasizes the subject performing the action, while passive voice focuses on the action being performed on the subject.
Original Sentence
- "Darjeeling grows tea."
- Here, "Darjeeling" is the subject that performs the action of growing.
Options Analysis
- a) Tea grows in Darjeeling
- This option changes the focus but does not convey the same meaning as the original.
- b) Tea is grown in Darjeeling
- This is the correct passive construction. It indicates that tea is cultivated in Darjeeling, aligning with the original meaning.
- c) Let the tea be grown in Darjeeling
- This phrase suggests a command or suggestion, which alters the original intent.
- d) Tea is being grown in Darjeeling
- This implies that the action is currently happening, which does not match the original statement about a general fact.
Why Option 'B' is Correct
- In passive voice, the focus shifts from the doer (Darjeeling) to the receiver (tea).
- "Tea is grown in Darjeeling" effectively conveys that Darjeeling is a location where tea cultivation occurs without specifying the doer.
- This maintains the factual statement and aligns with the passive voice structure.
Conclusion
- The correct transformation of "Darjeeling grows tea" into passive voice is option 'B': "Tea is grown in Darjeeling."
- This option preserves the original meaning while adhering to the rules of passive voice.

In the question below 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.
After driving professor Kumar to the museum, she dropped him at his hotel. (Critical Thinking)
  • 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?

Answer:

The given sentence is in the Active voice, where the subject of the sentence performs the action. To change it into the Passive voice, we need to make the object of the sentence the subject and rephrase the sentence accordingly.

Active voice: She dropped him at his hotel after driving Professor Kumar to the museum.

Passive voice: After being driven to the museum, Professor Kumar was dropped at his hotel.

Let's analyze each option to understand why option A is the correct answer.

a) After being driven to the museum, Professor Kumar was dropped at his hotel:
This option correctly changes the subject "She" in the Active voice to "Professor Kumar" in the Passive voice. Additionally, it changes the verb "dropped" to "was dropped" to maintain the correct tense. The phrase "After being driven to the museum" is also added to the beginning of the sentence to reflect the chronological order of events.

b) Professor Kumar was being driven dropped at his hotel:
This option is grammatically incorrect. The verb "being driven" should be followed by a preposition like "by" to indicate the doer of the action. The word "dropped" is also incorrectly placed in the sentence.

c) After she had driven Professor Kumar to the museum she had dropped him at his hotel:
This option maintains the Active voice and does not correctly change the sentence to Passive voice. The use of "had driven" and "had dropped" indicates the past perfect tense, which is not required in this context.

d) After she was driven Professor Kumar to the museum she had dropped him at his hotel:
This option is grammatically incorrect. The phrase "After she was driven" should be followed by a preposition like "by" to indicate the doer of the action. The verb "dropped" is also incorrectly placed in the sentence.

Therefore, option A is the correct answer as it accurately changes the sentence from Active to Passive voice while maintaining the correct tense and chronological order of events.

Choose the option to correctly complete the following sentences in passive voice.
Plants _______ by the gardener every evening.
  • a)
    are watering
  • b)
    is watering
  • c)
    are watered
  • d)
    is watered
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
An action in a sentence can be represented in two ways, namely active and passive voice.
The passive voice always uses the past participle form of the main verb irrespective of any tense. Only the auxiliary verbs depend upon the sentence given in active voice.
The correct answer is (C) Are Watered as the passive verb should be in its third form.
Options A, B, and D are not correct as the given sentence is not in the present continuous form and 'plants' are plural respectively.
Plants are watered by the gardener every evening.

Choose the correct direct into indirect narration.
He said to me, "I am ready".
  • a)
    He told to me that he is ready
  • b)
    He told me that he was ready
  • c)
    He told me that I am ready
  • d)
    He told me that I will ready
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rounak Chawla answered
Explanation:

Direct to Indirect Narration:
- The direct speech is: "I am ready."
- In indirect narration, we need to change the pronouns and verb tense to match the reporting verb.
- The reporting verb "said" is changed to "told."
- The pronoun "I" changes to "he."
- The present tense "am" changes to past tense "was."

Correct Answer:
- He told me that he was ready.

Choose the correct direct into indirect narration.
"Are you alone, my son?" asked a soft voice close behind me.
  • a)
    A soft voice asked that what I was doing there alone.
  • b)
    A soft voice said to me are you alone son.
  • c)
    A soft voice from my back asked if I was alone.
  • d)
    A soft voice close behind me asked if I was alone.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
To change such questions into indirect speech, the words "if" or "whether" is not used. The tense of the question is changed according to the rules for change in normal tenses in indirect speech but sentence will not start with the auxiliary verb of the tense. The word "that" is not used between reporting verb and reported speech as conjunction, in indirect speech for question sentence. Question mark is not used in indirect speech.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive (or Active) voice.
Please help me.
  • a)
    You were requested to help me
  • b)
    You are being requested to help me
  • c)
    You are requested to help me
  • d)
    You have been requested to help me
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Menon answered
Answer:

Passive Voice of a sentence is a type of sentence where the subject receives the action of the verb. In contrast, Active Voice of a sentence is a type of sentence where the subject performs the action of the verb.

Given sentence:

You were requested to help me.

Passive Voice:

The sentence's subject is 'you,' and the verb is 'requested' in the past tense. To convert this sentence to Passive Voice, the object of the sentence must become the subject, and the original subject becomes the object. The sentence's object is 'me.' Therefore, the Passive Voice of the sentence is:

C) You are requested to help me.

Explanation:

The given sentence is in the past tense, but the sentence is in the present tense in option B, which does not match. Option D is in the present perfect tense, which is not necessary to use for this sentence. Therefore, option C is the correct answer to this question, as it is both in the present tense and in the Passive Voice.

Choose the option to correctly complete the following sentences in passive voice.
Many accidents at home _____ by slippery floors.
  • a)
    are caused
  • b)
    is caused
  • c)
    is cause
  • d)
    are cause
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Coders Trust answered
An action in a sentence can be represented in two ways, namely active and passive voice.
The passive voice always uses the past participle form of the main verb irrespective of any tense. Only the auxiliary verbs depend upon the sentence given in active voice.
The correct answer is (A) are caused
Option (A) is correct as the main verb is used in its third form.
Options B, C, and D are not correct as 'accidents' represent a plural noun, 'is cause' cannot be used, and 'are cause' also cannot be used respectively.
Many accidents at home are caused by slippery floors.

In the question below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/ Direct speech.
"Won't you help me to carry this box?" said I to my friend.
  • a)
    I ordered my friend to carry this box
  • b)
    I requested my friend to carry this box
  • c)
    I asked my friend if he would not help me to carry that box
  • d)
    I requested to my friend to help me carrying this box
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
In Interrogative Sentence (Questions) Remove the quotation marks and question mark in the interrogative sentence. Use 'if or 'whether' if the sentence inside the quotation marks begins with a helping verb (Auxiliary verb). Use the given interrogative word (what, when, where, why, who, whom, whose, which, now etc.) if it does not begin with the helping verb. Don't use 'that'. Changing the reporting verb (say, said) into 'ask' or 'enquire' in its correct tense. Omit helping verb like 'do, does, did'. But don't omit them when they are with 'not'.

In the question below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/ Direct speech.
"What a horrible sight!", we all exclaimed. 
  • a)
    We all exclaimed that it was a very horrible sight
  • b)
    We all surprised what horrible sight
  • c)
    That was a horrible sight we exclaimed
  • d)
    What a horrible sight we all exclaimed
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
In Exclamatory Sentence Change the exclamatory sentence into a statement or Assertive. Remove the quotation marks and exclamatory marks. Use the conjunction 'that'. Omit the interjections such as Oh, O, Alas, how, what, hurrah. Add the word 'very' to the adjective or adverb if necessary. If the verb is not given, use 'Be' form verb (is, was, are, were, am) in its correct tense according to the subject. Change the reporting verb (say, said) to 'exclaim joyfully'. Use 'exclaim' sorrowfully for sorrowful incidents.

In the question below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/ Direct speech.
He said to students, “Don’t make a noise.”
  • a)
    He told them that don’t make a noise
  • b)
    He told to the students not to make noise
  • c)
    He told to the students not to make a noise
  • d)
    He asked to the students not to make a noise
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?


The given sentence is in direct speech, and we need to convert it into indirect speech.
Direct speech: He said to students, "Don't make a noise."
To convert the given sentence into indirect speech, we need to follow certain rules:
1. The reporting verb 'said' changes to 'told'.
2. The word 'to' is omitted.
3. The imperative sentence 'Don't make a noise' changes to 'not to make a noise'.
Now, let's analyze the given options:
A: He told them that don't make a noise - Incorrect
- The word 'that' is not required in this sentence.
B: He told to the students not to make noise - Incorrect
- The word 'to' is not required in this sentence.
C: He told to the students not to make a noise - Incorrect
- Same error as option B.
D: He asked to the students not to make a noise - Incorrect
- The reporting verb 'asked' is incorrect. It should be 'told'.
So, the correct answer is option D: He asked the students not to make a noise.

In the question below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/ Direct speech.
Dinesh said, “I bought a car yesterday.”
  • a)
    Dinesh said that I have bought a car the previous day
  • b)
    Dinesh told that he had bought a car yesterday
  • c)
    Dinesh said that he bought a car the previous day
  • d)
    Dinesh said that he had bought a car the previous day
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?


The given sentence is in direct speech and we need to convert it into indirect speech. Let's analyze the options given:
A: Dinesh said that I have bought a car the previous day.
- Incorrect. The pronoun "I" should be changed to "he" as per the rules of indirect speech.
B: Dinesh told that he had bought a car yesterday.
- Correct. The pronoun "I" has been changed to "he" and the verb tense "bought" has been changed to "had bought" to indicate past tense.
C: Dinesh said that he bought a car the previous day.
- Incorrect. The verb tense "bought" should be changed to "had bought" to indicate past tense.
D: Dinesh said that he had bought a car the previous day.
- Correct. The pronoun "I" has been changed to "he" and the verb tense "bought" has been changed to "had bought" to indicate past tense.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

In the question below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/ Direct speech.
Rita said to me, “I will do it now or never.”
  • a)
    Rita told me that I would do it then or never
  • b)
    Rita told me that she would do it now or never
  • c)
    Rita told me that she will do that now or never
  • d)
    Rita told me that she would do it then or never
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev Class 6 answered

The given sentence is in Direct speech. We need to choose the option that best expresses the sentence in Indirect speech.
Step 1: Identify the reporting verb and the reported speech.
- Reporting verb: said
- Reported speech: "I will do it now or never"
Step 2: Change the pronouns and verb forms according to the rules of Indirect speech.
- Change "I" to "she" because the subject of the reported speech should be the same as the subject of the reporting verb.
- Change "will" to "would" because the verb tense changes in Indirect speech.
Step 3: Choose the option that reflects the changes made in step 2.
The correct option is D: Rita told me that she would do it then or never.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

In the question below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/ Direct speech.
He said to Dizzy, “Don’t read so fast.”
  • a)
    He told Dizzy not to read so fast.
  • b)
    He advised Dizzy don’t read so fast.
  • c)
    He requested her not to read so fast.
  • d)
    He ordered her not to read so fast.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev Class 6 answered

The given sentence is in Direct speech, and we need to choose the option that best represents the sentence in Indirect speech. Let's analyze each option:
A:
He told Dizzy not to read so fast.

This option correctly represents the sentence in Indirect speech. It changes the reporting verb from "said" to "told" and uses the reporting verb in the past tense. The word "don't" is changed to "not."
B:
He advised Dizzy don't read so fast.

This option is incorrect because it does not use the correct reporting verb. Instead of "said," it uses "advised," which changes the meaning of the sentence.
C:
He requested her not to read so fast.

This option is incorrect because it changes the direct object from "Dizzy" to "her," which alters the meaning of the sentence.
D:
He ordered her not to read so fast.

This option is incorrect because it changes the meaning of the sentence. The original sentence does not imply any form of ordering or commanding.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer as it best expresses the given sentence in Indirect speech.

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