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 46
Hard
The director granted the lead researcher a special fellowship.
A The lead researcher was granted a special fellowship by the director.
B A special fellowship was granted the lead researcher by the director.
C The lead researcher had been granted a special fellowship by the director.
D The lead researcher was being granted a special fellowship by the director.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The lead researcher was granted a special fellowship by the director.
Question 47
Moderate
The forensic unit had analyzed all financial records before the inquiry began.
A All financial records were analyzed by the forensic unit before the inquiry began.
B All financial records had been analyzed by the forensic unit before the inquiry began.
C All financial records have been analyzed by the forensic unit before the inquiry began.
D All financial records had analyzed by the forensic unit before the inquiry began.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

All financial records had been analyzed by the forensic unit before the inquiry began.
Question 48
Moderate
By next month, the contractor will have completed the flyover construction.
A By next month, the flyover construction will be completed by the contractor.
B By next month, the flyover construction will have been completed by the contractor.
C By next month, the flyover construction had been completed by the contractor.
D By next month, the flyover construction would have been completed by the contractor.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

By next month, the flyover construction will have been completed by the contractor.
Question 49
Easy
She delivers the letters every afternoon.
A The letters are delivered by her every afternoon.
B The letters were delivered by her every afternoon.
C The letters are being delivered by her every afternoon.
D The letters have been delivered by her every afternoon.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The letters are delivered by her every afternoon.
Question 50
Moderate
These freshly baked cookies smell delicious.
A These freshly baked cookies are smelt delicious.
B These freshly baked cookies were delicious when they were smelt.
C These freshly baked cookies are delicious when they are smelt.
D Delicious smell is given by these freshly baked cookies.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

These freshly baked cookies are delicious when they are smelt.