Change of Voice Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In each of the following questions, a sentence is given in active/passive voice. Choose the option that best expresses the same sentence in passive/active voice.

Question 1
Easy
All the villagers know him for his honesty.
A He is known by all the villagers for his honesty.
B He is known to all the villagers for his honesty.
C He was known to all the villagers for his honesty.
D He has been known to all the villagers for his honesty.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

He is known to all the villagers for his honesty.
Question 2
Easy
The government has approved the comprehensive urban transport plan.
A The comprehensive urban transport plan has been approved by the government.
B The comprehensive urban transport plan had been approved by the government.
C The comprehensive urban transport plan was approved by the government.
D The comprehensive urban transport plan is approved by the government.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The comprehensive urban transport plan has been approved by the government.
Question 3
Easy
The senior officers laughed at the junior clerk's innovative idea.
A The junior clerk's innovative idea was laughed at by the senior officers.
B The junior clerk's innovative idea was laughed by the senior officers.
C The junior clerk's innovative idea had been laughed at by the senior officers.
D The junior clerk's innovative idea was being laughed at by the senior officers.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The junior clerk's innovative idea was laughed at by the senior officers.
Question 4
Easy
The ancient manuscript was discovered by an adventurous explorer.
A An adventurous explorer was discovering the ancient manuscript.
B An adventurous explorer had discovered the ancient manuscript.
C An adventurous explorer discovered the ancient manuscript.
D An adventurous explorer has discovered the ancient manuscript.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

An adventurous explorer discovered the ancient manuscript.
Question 5
Moderate
Help the poor and needy.
A Let the poor and needy helped.
B The poor and needy should be helped.
C The poor and needy are helped.
D Let help be given to the poor and needy.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The poor and needy should be helped.