Ans (a) with roots is chosen
Ans (b) is dug
Ans (c) is prepared by mixing manure
Ans (d) is carefully lowered into the dug hole
Ans (e) the roots are covered
Ans (f) some water is poured on the plant
Ans (a) celery and capsicum are chopped
Ans (b) are mixed together
Ans (c) the salad is chilled
Ans (d) are slit in such a way that
Ans (e) kept in ice-cold water
Ans (f) is decorated
Read the instructions carefully and complete the following paragraph that describes in passive voice how the cake 'was made'. (Remember to use appropriate past tense forms.)
Ans (a) were sieved together
Ans (b) were added
Ans (c) was beaten to form a smooth
Ans (d) was poured in a cake tin
Ans (e) dusted with sugar and cinnamon
Ans (f) was baked at 190 degrees centigrade
Ans (g) turned golden in colour
Ans (h) was cooled, cut into slices and served
Ans 1. Two slices of soft bread are taken.
Ans 2. Their crust are trimmed.
Ans 3. Butter is applied on them evenly.
Ans 4. The filling is prepared.
Ans 5. The filling is placed on one of the slices and covered with the other.
Ans 6. It is pressed gently and chilled for sometime.
Now using these passive structures rewrite the whole process in the form of a paragraph.
First of all, two slices of soft bread are taken. Then, their crust are trimmed and butter is applied on them evenly. Next, the filling is prepared and placed on one of the slices. It is then covered by the other slice of bread. Finally, it is pressed gently and chilled for sometime.
1. What is passive voice, and how is it used in instructions and process descriptions? | ![]() |
2. Why is passive voice important in technical writing and instructions? | ![]() |
3. How can passive voice be identified in sentences? | ![]() |
4. Can you provide examples of passive voice in common instructions? | ![]() |
5. What are some common mistakes to avoid when using passive voice in instructions? | ![]() |