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 26
Easy
The architect designed the civic auditorium in 2018.
A The civic auditorium was designed by the architect in 2018.
B The civic auditorium is designed by the architect in 2018.
C The civic auditorium had been designed by the architect in 2018.
D The civic auditorium was being designed by the architect in 2018.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The civic auditorium was designed by the architect in 2018.
Question 27
Moderate
The jury laughed at the absurd claims made by the witness.
A The absurd claims made by the witness were laughed by the jury.
B The absurd claims made by the witness were laughed at by the jury.
C The absurd claims made by the witness had been laughed at by the jury.
D The absurd claims made by the witness were being laughed at by the jury.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The absurd claims made by the witness were laughed at by the jury.
Question 28
Moderate
His courteous behavior pleased the interviewing panel.
A The interviewing panel were pleased at his courteous behavior.
B The interviewing panel was pleased by his courteous behavior.
C The interviewing panel was pleased with his courteous behavior.
D The interviewing panel had been pleased with his courteous behavior.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The interviewing panel was pleased with his courteous behavior.
Question 29
Moderate
Her extraordinary musical talent surprised everyone in the hall.
A Everyone in the hall was surprised by her extraordinary musical talent.
B Everyone in the hall was surprised at her extraordinary musical talent.
C Everyone in the hall were surprised at her extraordinary musical talent.
D Everyone in the hall had been surprised with her extraordinary musical talent.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Everyone in the hall was surprised at her extraordinary musical talent.
Question 30
Hard
It is time to conclude the annual general meeting.
A It was time for the annual general meeting to be concluded.
B It is time the annual general meeting is concluded.
C It is time for the annual general meeting to be concluded.
D The annual general meeting is to be concluded in time.
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

It is time for the annual general meeting to be concluded.