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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.

Choose the option which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Q. She exclaimed with sorrow that was a very miserable plight.
  • a)
    She said with sorrow, "What a pity it is."
  • b)
    She said, "What a mystery it is."
  • c)
    She said, "What a miserable sight it is."
  • d)
    She said, "What a miserable plight it is."
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Mythili verma answered
Understanding the Original Sentence
The original sentence states: "She exclaimed with sorrow that was a very miserable plight." This indicates a strong emotional response to a distressing situation.
Key Elements of the Original Sentence
- Emotion: The word "sorrow" signifies a deep feeling of sadness.
- Situation: The phrase "very miserable plight" indicates a dire or unfortunate circumstance.
Analyzing the Options
To convert the original exclamatory sentence into direct speech, we need to capture both the emotion and the essence of the situation.
Option A: "What a pity it is."
- This conveys sadness but does not reflect the specific situation of a "miserable plight."
Option B: "What a mystery it is."
- This is irrelevant since it changes the context from sorrowful to mysterious, which deviates from the original meaning.
Option C: "What a miserable sight it is."
- While it retains the word "miserable," it changes "plight" to "sight," altering the meaning significantly.
Option D: "What a miserable plight it is."
- This option is the best fit as it directly mirrors the original phrase "very miserable plight" and maintains the sorrowful tone of the exclamation.
Conclusion
Thus, option D captures the essence of the original sentence perfectly, making it the correct choice to express the idea in direct speech.

Choose the option which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Q. Raju said to me, "He worked hard".
  • a)
    Raju told me that he had worked hard.
  • b)
    Raju told me that he has worked hard.
  • c)
    Raju told me that he had been worked hard.
  • d)
    Raju told me that he has been worked hard.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?



Direct and Indirect Speech Transformation

Direct Speech: Raju said to me, "He worked hard."
Indirect Speech: Raju told me that he had worked hard.

Explanation:
In direct speech, we quote the exact words spoken by the person. In indirect speech, we report what someone has said without quoting their exact words.

Direct Speech: He worked hard.
Indirect Speech: He had worked hard.

In the given sentence, the reporting verb "said" changes to "told" in the indirect speech. The pronoun "me" remains the same. The pronoun "he" changes to "he had" to indicate the past tense in the reported speech.

Therefore, the correct transformation of the sentence from direct to indirect speech is: Raju told me that he had worked hard.

Choose the option which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Q. "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 behind me asked if I was alone.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

The teacher said, "You should complete the assignment by tomorrow."

a) The teacher said that I should complete the assignment by tomorrow.
b) The teacher said that you should complete the assignment by tomorrow.
c) The teacher said that he should complete the assignment by tomorrow.
d) The teacher said that she should complete the assignment by tomorrow.

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