Worksheet Solutions: Voice | English Grammar Basic - Class 10 PDF Download

Q1: Change the following sentences from active voice to passive voice:
(i) The teacher praised the students for their hard work.
(ii) The scientist discovered a new species of plant in the Amazon rainforest.
(iii) The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the landscape.
(iv) The writer composed a moving symphony.
(v) The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
Ans:
(i) The students were praised for their hard work by the teacher.
(ii) A new species of plant was discovered in the Amazon rainforest by the scientist.
(iii) A beautiful portrait of the landscape was painted by the artist.
(iv) A moving symphony was composed by the writer.
(v) A delicious meal was prepared for the guests by the chef.

Q2: Change the following sentences from passive voice to active voice:
(i) The new bridge was constructed by the engineers.
(ii) The stolen car was found by the police.
(iii) The lost child was reunited with her parents.
(iv) The winning essay was written by the student.
(v) The delicious cake was baked by the grandmother.
Ans:
(i) The engineers constructed the new bridge.
(ii) The police found the stolen car.
(iii) The lost child was reunited with her parents by the police.
(iv) The student wrote the winning essay.
(v) The grandmother baked a delicious cake.

Q3: Read the following sentences and change them as directed.
(i) Do you like Naina? (Passive Voice)
(ii) Asha Bhosle sings beautiful songs. (Passive Voice)
(iii) Tina is known to me. (Active Voice)
(iv) The film has been signed by Shah Rukh Khan. (Active Voice)
(v) Cricket is played by Sourav Ganguly. (Active Voice)
Ans:
(i) Is Naina liked by you?
(ii) Beautiful songs are sung by Asha Bhosle.
(iii) I know Tina.
(iv) Shah Rukh Khan has signed the film.
(v) Sourav Ganguly plays cricket.

Q4: Go through the sentences and identify the type of voice used.
(i) Arijit Singh sings beautiful songs.
(ii) The Sun sets in the West
(iii) Ricky was being punished by his teacher
(iv) Tony Stark is helped by Peter Parker
(v) The mason is building the palace.
Ans:
(i) Active voice
(ii) Active voice
(iii) Passive voice
(iv) Passive Voice
(v) Active voice

Q5: Fill-in-the-blanks
(i) The dog ___ by Sarah. [Feed/ Is fed]
(ii) The trophy  ___ by our team this year. [Is won/Was won]
(iii) The students’ progress ___ regularly by their class teacher. [Is checked/Check]
(iv) The mechanic ___ the car’s engine yesterday. [Was Repaired/ Repaired]
(v) She ___ a cake for the party. [Is Baking/ Was Baked]
Ans:
(i) Is fed
(ii) Is won
(iii) Is checked
(iv) Repaired
(v) Is Baking