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Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
She ______  for a while.
  • a)
    Are ailing
  • b)
    Is ailing
  • c)
    Has been ailing
  • d)
    Have been ailing
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arjun Rane answered

Explanation:

When we say "She has been ailing for a while," we are using the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is formed with the present tense of "to have" (has been) and the present participle of the main verb (ailing). This tense is used to indicate an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present.

Key Points:
- Present perfect continuous tense is used to show that an action started in the past and is still continuing.
- In this sentence, "has been" is the present tense of "to have," and "ailing" is the present participle of the main verb.
- The use of "for a while" indicates that the action has been going on for some time.

Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
This house ———————- in 1970 by my grandfather.
  • a)
    Built
  • b)
    Was built
  • c)
    Was build
  • d)
    Has built
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered

The correct answer is B: "Was built".
Explanation:
- The sentence is in the passive voice, as indicated by the use of the past participle form of the verb "built".
- The subject of the sentence is "This house", and the action of building the house was performed by someone else (the grandfather).
- In the passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing the action itself.
- The correct form of the verb "build" in the past tense passive voice is "was built".
- The other options are incorrect:
- Option A: "Built" is the past tense active voice form of the verb, which does not match the passive voice construction of the sentence.
- Option C: "Was build" is grammatically incorrect because the past participle form of the verb should be used.
- Option D: "Has built" is the present perfect active voice form of the verb, which does not match the past tense construction of the sentence.
In summary, the correct answer is B: "Was built".

Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
I ______ to become a successful writer.
  • a)
    Have always wanted
  • b)
    Am always wanted
  • c)
    Was always wanted
  • d)
    Am always wanting
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

Subject-Verb Agreement:
- The subject "I" is singular, so the verb form should also be singular.

Verb Tense:
- The sentence is talking about a desire that has been present in the past and continues into the present.
- The verb form "have always wanted" is in the present perfect tense, which is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into the present.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'a) Have always wanted'.

Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
It ______ since yesterday.
  • a)
    Is raining
  • b)
    Has been raining
  • c)
    Have been raining
  • d)
    Was raining
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
Answer:

The correct answer is B: Has been raining.
Explanation:

  • The verb form "has been" is the present perfect continuous tense in the passive voice.

  • In this sentence, the action of raining started in the past and is still ongoing in the present.

  • The correct sentence in the active voice would be "It has been raining since yesterday."

  • The other options are incorrect because:


    • A: "Is raining" is in the present simple tense and does not convey the continuous aspect of the action.

    • C: "Have been raining" is in the present perfect continuous tense but uses the plural form of the subject "It," which is incorrect.

    • D: "Was raining" is in the past continuous tense and does not convey the ongoing aspect of the action.



Therefore, the correct answer is B: Has been raining.

Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
The inmates of the juvenile home ______ well by their caretakers.
  • a)
    Were not being treated
  • b)
    Were not treating
  • c)
    Have not being treated
  • d)
    Was not being treated
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amitabh reddy answered
Passive Verb Form:
The passive verb form is used when the subject of the sentence is the receiver of the action, rather than the doer of the action. In this case, the inmates of the juvenile home are the subjects, and they are being acted upon or treated by their caretakers.

Active Verb Form:
The active verb form is used when the subject of the sentence is the doer of the action. In this case, the caretakers are the subjects who are treating the inmates of the juvenile home.

Explanation:
The correct answer is option A: "Were not being treated."

This answer is in the passive verb form. The sentence states that the inmates of the juvenile home were not being treated well by their caretakers. Here, the inmates are the subjects receiving the action (being treated), and the caretakers are the ones performing the action.

Option B: "Were not treating" is incorrect because it is in the active verb form. This would mean that the inmates themselves were not treating the caretakers well, which is not the intended meaning of the sentence.

Option C: "Have not being treated" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form should be "have not been treated," but even then, it does not fit the context of the sentence. The sentence is referring to a past action, so the present perfect tense is not appropriate here.

Option D: "Was not being treated" is incorrect because it uses the singular form "was" instead of the plural form "were." The sentence is referring to multiple inmates, so the plural form "were" should be used.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A: "Were not being treated." This form accurately conveys that the inmates of the juvenile home were not receiving good treatment from their caretakers.

Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
The students ______ to submit their reports by the end of this week.
  • a)
    Have asked
  • b)
    Are asked
  • c)
    Has asked
  • d)
    Are asking
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Tarun Kapoor answered
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'B' - "Are asked".

Active and Passive Verb Forms:
In this question, we need to choose the correct verb form to fill in the blanks. Let's understand the difference between active and passive verb forms before discussing the correct answer.

Active Verb Form:
In an active verb form, the subject of the sentence performs the action.

Example:
The students submit their reports by the end of this week. (active)

Passive Verb Form:
In a passive verb form, the subject of the sentence receives the action.

Example:
The students are asked to submit their reports by the end of this week. (passive)

Choosing the Correct Answer:
In the given sentence, the action of asking the students to submit their reports is being done by someone else (not the students themselves). Therefore, we need to use the passive verb form.

Let's analyze each option:
a) Have asked - This is the active verb form. It implies that the students themselves have asked someone else.
b) Are asked - This is the correct answer. It is the passive verb form as it indicates that the students are being asked by someone else.
c) Has asked - This is the active verb form but in the singular form. It implies that a single student has asked someone else.
d) Are asking - This is the active verb form in the present continuous tense. It implies that the students are currently asking someone else.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - "Are asked", as it is the passive verb form that correctly conveys the meaning of the sentence.

Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
As the patient could not walk, he _______ home in a wheel chair.
  • a)
    Has carried
  • b)
    Has been carried
  • c)
    Was carried
  • d)
    Was carrying
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered

The correct answer for this question is option C: "Was carried."
Here is the detailed explanation:
Active verb forms:
- Carry
- Carries
- Carried
- Carrying
Passive verb forms:
- Is carried
- Are carried
- Was carried
- Were carried
In the given sentence, we can see that the patient could not walk, which implies that someone else had to transport him. This indicates that the patient is the receiver of the action, making the sentence passive.
Let's analyze the options:
A: Has carried
- This is an active verb form in the present perfect tense. It does not fit the context of the sentence.
B: Has been carried
- This is a passive verb form in the present perfect tense. However, the sentence is in the past tense, so this option is not suitable.
C: Was carried
- This is a passive verb form in the past tense. It correctly indicates that the patient was transported by someone else.
D: Was carrying
- This is an active verb form in the past continuous tense. It does not convey the passive meaning required by the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: "Was carried."

Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
I _______ for five hours.
  • a)
    Have been working
  • b)
    Has been working
  • c)
    Was working
  • d)
    Am working
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered

The correct answer is option A: "Have been working."
Explanation:
To determine the correct verb form, we need to consider the tense and subject of the sentence.
1. Tense: The sentence does not provide any specific timeframe, so we should use the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is used to describe an action that started in the past, is still ongoing, and may continue into the future.
2. Subject: The sentence does not provide any specific subject, so we can assume that it refers to the first person singular "I."
Now, let's analyze each option:
A: Have been working - This is the correct form. It matches the present perfect continuous tense and the subject "I."
B: Has been working - This form is incorrect because "has" is used with the third person singular subject, not "I."
C: Was working - This form is incorrect because it uses the past continuous tense, which does not convey the ongoing nature of the action.
D: Am working - This form is incorrect because it uses the present continuous tense, which does not convey the duration of five hours.
In conclusion, the correct answer is option A: "Have been working." This form matches the present perfect continuous tense and the subject "I."

Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
The robbers ______ by the police.
  • a)
    Have arrested
  • b)
    Have been arrested
  • c)
    Was arrested
  • d)
    Had arrested
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Alisha kapoor answered
Explanation:

Active and Passive Verb Forms:
- The correct answer is option 'B' - "Have been arrested."
- In this sentence, the subject (the robbers) is receiving the action (arrested) which makes it a passive construction.
- The active form of the sentence would be: "The police have arrested the robbers."
- When we change this active sentence to a passive one, the object of the active sentence (the robbers) becomes the subject of the passive sentence, and the subject of the active sentence (the police) becomes the agent introduced with the preposition "by."
- Therefore, the correct passive construction is "The robbers have been arrested by the police."

Summary:
- The robbers have been arrested by the police is the correct passive form of the sentence which indicates that the robbers were acted upon by the police.

Fill in the blanks with suitable active and passive verb forms.
We ______ for the examination.
  • a)
    Have preparing
  • b)
    Are preparing
  • c)
    Had preparing
  • d)
    Have been prepared
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

The given sentence is in the present continuous tense, so the correct option will also be in the present continuous tense.

The correct answer is option 'B' - Are preparing.

Active and Passive Verb Forms:

Active Verb Form: prepare

Passive Verb Form: be prepared

Active Voice: We are preparing for the examination.

Passive Voice: The examination is being prepared for by us.

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