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 6
Moderate
The technicians were repairing the high-voltage generators when the power tripped.
A The high-voltage generators were being repaired by the technicians when the power tripped.
B The high-voltage generators had been repaired by the technicians when the power tripped.
C The high-voltage generators were repaired by the technicians when the power tripped.
D The high-voltage generators are being repaired by the technicians when the power tripped.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The high-voltage generators were being repaired by the technicians when the power tripped.
Question 7
Hard
People believe that the company will register record profits this fiscal.
A That the company will register record profits is being believed by people.
B It was believed that the company will register record profits this fiscal.
C It is believed that the company will register record profits this fiscal.
D It has been believed that the company will register record profits this fiscal.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

It is believed that the company will register record profits this fiscal.
Question 8
Easy
The dedicated nurses care for the elderly patients with compassion.
A The elderly patients have been cared for by the dedicated nurses with compassion.
B The elderly patients were cared for by the dedicated nurses with compassion.
C The elderly patients are cared by the dedicated nurses with compassion.
D The elderly patients are cared for by the dedicated nurses with compassion.
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The elderly patients are cared for by the dedicated nurses with compassion.
Question 9
Moderate
The committee is examining the technical feasibility report.
A The technical feasibility report is being examined by the committee.
B The technical feasibility report was being examined by the committee.
C The technical feasibility report has been examined by the committee.
D The technical feasibility report is examined by the committee.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The technical feasibility report is being examined by the committee.
Question 10
Easy
When do they publish the quarterly trade bulletin?
A When has the quarterly trade bulletin been published by them?
B When was the quarterly trade bulletin published by them?
C When the quarterly trade bulletin is published by them?
D When is the quarterly trade bulletin published by them?
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

When is the quarterly trade bulletin published by them?