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7 VOICE (Active/Passive)
To understand active and passive voice we need to understand two things first.
1 What is a subject?
A subject shows-
(a) what the sentence is about, or
(b) who or what performs the action.
2 What is an object?
Apart from serving as subjects in sentences Nouns may also function as objects in sentences. Pronouns may
also serve as objects. Objects receive the action and usually follow the verb.
We simply add what to the verb and the answer we get is the object.
Eg Ravi threw stones in the water. (Ravi is the subject. Threw is the verb. Threw what? The answer is stones
which is the object.) Pronouns may also serve as objects.
Active and Passive Voice
In active voice sentences the sentence begins with the subject. But in passive voice the subject (Doer) is
towards the end of the sentence.
Where do we use passive voice?

1 When intentionally hiding the subject of sentence.
Example Some chapters were not studied.
2 When passive voice better explain thought of sentence.
Example, to say, Milk is sold in litres is better than saying ,Shop keepers sell milk in litres
3 When something is done upon someone. When something happened with someone.
Example You will be ruined if you continue gambling.
4 When what happened is more important than who did it.
Example The strike was called off.
5 When subject is not exactly known. For example, His watch was stolen.
It is not known that who stole his watch, the subject (thief) is not exactly known so it is better to use
passive voice for such sentence.
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Fundamental Rules for changing from active voice to passive voice
1 The places of subject and object are interchanged i.e. the object shifts to the place of subject and
subject
shifts to the place of object in passive voice.
Example.
Active voice: I write books. Passive voice: Books are written by me.
Subject (I) of sentence shifted to the place of object (books) and object (books) shifted to the place of
subject (I) in passive voice.
2 Sometimes subject of sentence is not used in passive voice. Subject of sentence can be omitted in
passive voice, if without subject it can give enough meaning in passive voice.
Examples.
Active Voice: People did the work manually.
Passive voice: The work was done manually.
3 3rd form of verb (past participle) is always used as main verb in sentences of passive voice for all
tenses.
4 The word by is used before subject in sentences in passive voice. Example.

Active voice: He sings a song. Passive voice: A song is sung by him.
5 Auxiliary verbs are used in passive voice according to the tense of sentence. When changing from
active to passive and vice versa the tense does not change.
PASSIVE VOICE FOR ALL TENSES RULES
Auxiliary verbs for each tense is given below.
Present Simple Tense Auxiliary verb in passive voice: am/is/are

a He sings a song. (Active) c Does he sing a song?
A song is sung by him. (Passive) Is a song sung by him?
b He does not sing a song.
A song is not sung by him.
Present Continuous Tense ( Auxiliary verb in passive voice: am being/is being/are being)
a I am writing a letter. b I am not writing a letter.
A letter is being written by me. A letter is not being written by me.
c Am I writing a letter?
Is a letter being written by me?
Present Perfect Tense (Auxiliary verb in passive voice: has been/have been
a She has finished her work
Her work has been finished by her.
b She has not finished her work.
Her work has not been finished by her.
c Has she finished her work?
Has her work been finished by her?
Past Simple Tense

Auxiliary verb in passive voice: was/were
a I killed a snake.
A snake was killed by me.
b I did not kill a snake.
A snake was not killed by me.
c Did I kill a snake?
Was a snake killed by me?
Past Continuous Tense (Passive Voice)

Auxiliary verb in passive voice: was being/were being
a He was driving a car.
A car was being driven by him.
b He was not driving a car.
A car was not being driven by him.
c Was he driving a car?
Was a car being driven by him?
Past Perfect Tense (Passive Voice) Auxiliary verb in passive voice: had been
a They had completed the assignment.

The assignment had been completed by them.
b They had not completed the assignment.
The assignment had not been complete by them.
c Had they completed the assignment?
Had the assignment been completed by them?
Future Simple Tense (Passive Voice) Auxiliary verb in passive voice: will be
a She will buy a car.
A car will be bought by her.

b She will not buy a car.
A car will not be bought by her.
c Will she buy a car?
Will a car be bought by her?
Future Perfect Tense Auxiliary verb in passive voice: will have been
a You will have started the job.
The job will have been started by you.
b You will have not started the job.
The job will not have been started by you.
c Will you have started the job?
Will the job have been started by you?
Note: The following tenses cannot be changed into passive voice.

Present perfect continuous tense
Past perfect continuous tense
Future continuous tense
Future perfect continuous tense
Changing the voice of interrogative sentences
The interrogative sentences are divided into two types-

A) Those that can be answered by simple yes or no.
Such sentences begin with a helping verb or a modal-are ,am, is ,were, had, have, can, should etc.
Eg- Can you drive? Is he busy?
B) Those that cant be answered by yes or no.
They begin with questioning words like why, when ,how, which, whom etc.
Eg- Why is he crying? How did he come?
Let us take the first case those interrogative sentences that have the answer as yes or no.
Are they writing books?
Simply answer the question in the positive .The answer is
They are writing books. (Now it becomes a simple sentence change it to passive voice according to the basic
rules)
Books are being written by them. (Next step exchange the place of the subject with the helping verb.So write
books in place of are and are in place of books)And use a question mark at the end.
Passive voice Are books being written by them?
Where the question cant be answered in simple yes or no

Why does she teach the slum children free?
Break it up (why + does she teach the slum children free?)
If we separate the wh word from the rest of the sentence what is left is simply of the type that yes or no as an
answer. Change it to passive voice and then simply add the wh word in the beginning.
1 Why does she teach the slum children free?
Why are slum children taught free by her?
2 Why is he selling his car?
Step 1 Separate the questioning word from the rest of the sentence : Why + is he selling his car?
Step 2 Is he selling his car?
Answer the question- He is selling his car
Change to passive voice-Is his car being sold by him.
Last step Add the questioning word; Why is his car being sold by him?
If there is no object in the sentence of active voice and it begins with What/how many/how much +
1 What do you do on Sunday?
What is done on Sunday by you?
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2 What were you saying?

What was being said by you?
3 How many questions did you answer?
How many questions were answered by you?
Interrogative beginning with Who

1 Who posted the letter?
By whom was the letter posted? (By + whom + HV + object + MV 3rd form)
Who was the letter posted by? ( Who + HV + object + MV 3rd form + preposition)
2 Who has cooked the food?
By whom has the food been cooked?
Who has the food been cooked by?
Rule related to prepositions

If in the active voice sentence the verb is followed by a preposition then while changing to passive voice the
preposition will be used after the verb.
The robbers broke into the house at midnight. (broke is followed by into which is a preposition)
The house was broken into by the robbers at midnight.
Example He arrived at the station.
The station was arrived at by him.
(Sometimes the preposition is used just before the doer as in the given sentence. Even in such sentences the
preposition will be used.)
Correct prepositions
With certain verbs there are fixed prepositions. List of such verbs is given below.
Compared to ,Disgusted with (a person) ,Quarreled with (someone),Tired of, ornamented with, annoyed at
something, embodied with, decorated with , annoyed with somebody , startled at, known to, amazed at,
surprised at ,vexed at, contained in, filled with , pleased/displeased with, addicted to (Something).
1 Aditya knows Vikram.
Vikram is known by Aditya. (Incorrect)
Vikram is known to Aditya. (Correct)
2 His topping the entrance exam surprised the teacher.
The teacher was surprised with his topping the exam. (Incorrect)
The teacher was surprised at his topping the exam. (Correct)
Sentences with two objects
1 The teacher taught English to the students at Pinnacle.
In this sentence there are two objects.(English and students) We can begin the passive sentence with either
object.
First sentence : English was taught to the students at Pinnacle.
Second Sentence : The students were taught English at Pinnacle by the teacher.
Sentences having two verbs
They made me dance at the party. (Active Sentence structure: Subject + verb (1) + object + verb (2)+.....)
I was made to dance at the party by them. (Passive sentence structure: Subject + HV + 1st verb 3rd form + to +
2nd verb (1st form)+)
Changing Imperative sentences
Imperative sentences are divided into two categories.
A) With object.
Example Close the tap
Finish the work.
B) Without object.
Example Sit Down.
Keep there.
For sentences having an object
First method : Use let in the beginning of the sentence.{let + object +Be verb (3rd form)}
Second Method : You are requested/ordered/forbidden+ to + verb 1st form+ object.
1 Finish the paper.
Let the paper be finished.
2 Open the bottle
Let the bottle be opened
For sentences without an object
1 Jump now.
There is no object in this sentence.
The sentence structure of the passive sentence will be :
You are requested/ordered/forbidden +to + verb 1st form + object.
Passive sentence : You are ordered to jump now.
For imperative sentences beginning with let
1 Let Ravi finish the work.
Let the work be finished by Ravi.
2 Let him propose Geeta.
Let Geeta be proposed by him.
Rules for sentences having modals

Active sentence : modal + verb 1st form
Passive sentence : modal + be + verb 3rd form

1 Anybody can approach the police for help.
The police can be approached by anybody for help.
2 We must wear the seat belts.
The seat belts must be worn by us.
Active sentence Modal + have + verb 3rd form

Passive sentence Modal + have + been + verb 3rd form
1 We should have given them the money.
The money should have been given to them by us.
2 He could have done that work.
That work could have been done by him.
Some rules for special sentences
Active sentence HV+ infinitive {to + verb (1st form)}
Passive sentence HV + to be + MV (3rd form)
1 He is to finish the work today.
The work is to be finished by him today.
2 They had to clear the bill with all the outstanding charges.
The bill had to be cleared with all the outstanding charges by them.
Set 1
In question given below a sentence has been given in active or passive voice. Out of the four alternatives
suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in active/passive voice and mark your
answer in the answer sheet.
Q1 The principal convened an urgent meeting to discuss the changed schedule of the board exams.
A) An urgent meeting was convened by the principal to discuss the changed schedule of the board exams.
B) An urgent meeting was convened to discuss the changed schedule of the board exams by the principal.
C) The changed schedule of the board exams was discussed at the meeting urgently called by the principal.
D) The changed schedule of the board exams were discussed at the meeting urgently called by the principal.
Q2 I hate giving and taking advice.

A) To take and give advice is hated by me.
B) Giving and taking advice is hated by me.
C) To take and give advice is hated.

D) To take and give advice was hated by me.
Q3 Why does the child always make unnecessary demands?

A) Why are unnecessary demands always made by the child?
B) Why is unnecessary demand always made by the child?
C) Why unnecessary demands are always made by the child?
D) Why unnecessary demands always made by the child?
Q4 We feel that God himself controls all our actions.

A) We feel that all our actions are themselves controlled by God.
B) We feel that our actions are themselves controlled by God.
C) It is felt that all our actions are controlled by God Himself.
D) It is felt that all our actions are themselves controlled by God.
Q5 The last flight has been cancelled by Air India.

A) Air India cancelled the last flight.
B) Air India has cancelled the last flight.
C) Air India is cancelling the last flight.
D) The last flight had been cancelled by Air India.
Q6 I was surprised to see his audacity and boldness.

A) His audacity and boldness surprises me.
B) His audacity and boldness surprise me.
C) His audacity and boldness surprised me.
D) His audacity and boldness has surprised me.
Q7 Beautiful green trees in full blossom covered the mountains and valleys.
A) The mountains and valleys was covered by beautiful green trees in full blossom.
B) The mountains and valleys were covered by beautiful green trees in full blossom.
C) The mountains and valleys had covered beautiful green trees in full blossom.
D) The mountains and valleys had been covered by beautiful green trees in full blossom.
Q8 It is being discussed by us and it is under consideration.

A) We are discussing it and is under consideration.
B) We were discussing it and is under consideration.
C) We have been discussing it and is under consideration.
D) We are discussing it and it is under consideration.
Q9 Prepare yourself for the driving test on Monday.

A) You prepare yourself for the driving test on Monday.
B) The driving test on Monday should be prepared for.
C) For the driving test preparation should be made by you.
D) You be prepared for the driving test on Monday.
Q10 The Committee has published a detailed report about the selection procedure.
A) A detailed report has been published by the committee.
B) A detailed report about the selection procedure has been published by the committee.
C) A detail report about the selection procedure has been published by the committee.
D) A detailed report on the selection procedure has been published by the committee.
Q11 Has anybody applied for the post that we had advertised for?
A) Has the post been applied for by anybody?
B) Have the post applied for by anybody?
C) Has the post been applied by anybody?
D) Has the post been applied?
Q12 The corrupt officials should be thrown out of jobs.

A) They should have thrown out the corrupt officials.
B) They shall throw out the corrupt officials from jobs.
C) They should throw out the corrupt officials from jobs.
D) They threw out the corrupt officials.
Q13 He committed a blunder by confessing a crime.

A) A blunder was committed by confessing the crime by him.
B) A blunder was committed by confessing the crime.
C) A blunder was committed by him by confessing the crime.
D) Confessing the crime was a blunder committed by him.
Q14 These days he has opened a school for children in the slum areas.
A) He has opened a school for children in the slum areas these days.
B) A school in the slum areas has been opened by him these days.
C) A school for children in the slum areas has been opened by him these days.
D) These days a school for children in the slum areas has been opened by him.
Q15 Have the broken window repaired.

A) Repair the broken window.
B) You repair the broken window.
C) Get someone to repair the broken window.
D) Someone repair the broken window.
Q16 We are going to purchase a brand new car in the new year.
A) A brand new car is going to be purchased by us in the new year.
B) A brand new car was going to be purchased by us in the new year.
C) A brand new car is to be purchased by us in the new year.
D) In the new year a brand new car is going to be purchased.
Q17 The teacher refused him entry as he was late.

A) Entry was refused to him as he was late.
B) Entry was refused to him as he is late.
C) Entry was refused due to being late.
D) He was refused entry as he was late.
Q18 He was offered the job but he refused.

A) The job was offered to him to him but he refused.
B) The job were offered to him to him but he refused.
C) He refused the job that was offered to him.
D) He refused the job.
Q19) The owner took the dog to the vet in the afternoon.
A) The dog was taken to the vet in the afternoon.
B) The dog was taken to the vet in the afternoon by someone.
C) The dog has been taken to the vet in the afternoon.
D) The dog had been taken to the vet in the afternoon.
Q20) Will I have to make another key?

A) Will another key have to be made by me?
B) Will another key have to be make by me?
C) Would I have to make another key?
D) Another key will have to be made by me.
Q21) Will we have to send this parcel only by air?

A) Will this parcel be sent by air only?
B) Will this parcel have to be sent by us by air only?
C) Will this parcel have to be send by us by air only?
D) Will this parcel have to be sent by air only?
Q22 Who created this horrible mess last night when we were away?
A) By whom was this horrible mess created last night when we had been away?
B) By who was this horrible mess created last night when we weren't there?
C) By whom was that horrible mess created last night when we were away?
D) By whom was this horrible mess created last night when we were away?
Q23 The little dog chased the ambulance that was carrying the dead body of his master.
A) The ambulance that was carrying the dead body of the dog's master was chased by the dog.
B) The ambulance that carried the dead body of the dog's master was chased by the dog.
C) The ambulance that was carrying the dead body of the dog's master was being chased by the dog.
D) The ambulance that was carrying the dead body of the dog's master has been chased by the dog.
Q24 What do you want to do with with your life?

A) What is wanted by you to be done by your life?
B) What is wanted to be done by you with your life?
C) What is to be done with your life by you?
D) What is to do with your life by you?
Q25 Do you think I am wrong?

A) Are you thinking I am wrong?
B) Am I thought to be wrong by you?
C) Is it thought to be wrong by you?
D) Have I been thought to be wrong by you?
Q26 Have you thought of publishing these articles?

A) Have these articles been thought of being published by you?
B) Have these articles being thought of being published by you?
C) Have these articles thought of being published by you?
D) Have these articles thought of been published by you?
Q27) Who has topped the exam conducted by Pinnacle last Sunday?
A) By whom has the exam conducted by Pinnacle been topped?

B) By whom has the exam conducted last Sunday by Pinnacle been topped?
C) By who has the exam conducted last Sunday by Pinnacle been topped?
D) By who has the exam conducted last Sunday by Pinnacle been top?
Q28) Did you read all the plays of Kalidas last summer?
A) Have all the plays of Kalidas been read by you last summer?
B) Were all the playsof Kalidas been read by you last summer?
C) Were all the plays of Kalidas read by you last summer?
D) Were all the plays of Kalidas been read last summer?
Q29) All your needs will be taken care of at our institute,Pinnacle.

A) Our institute, Pinnacle will take care of all your needs.
B) Our institute, Pinnacle will be taking care of all your needs.
C) Our institute, Pinnacle will have taken care of all your needs.
D) Our institute, Pinnacle will have cared for all your needs.
Q30) Strict implementation of laws is not liked by the Indian public.

A) Indian public does not like strict implementation of the laws.
B) Indian public do not like strict implementation of the laws.
C) Indian public did not like strict implementation of the laws.
D) Indian public has not liked strict implementation of the laws.
Q31) I would take my dog for a walk early in the morning during the vacations.
A) My dog was taken for a walk by me early in the morning during the vacations.
B) My dog would be taking for a walk by me early in the morning during the vacations.
C) My dog would be taken for a walk by me early in the morning during the vacations.
D) My dog was taken for a walk early in the morning during the vacations by me.
Q32) They let her pay.

A) She was let to pay.
B) She was let to be paid.
C) She paid.
D) She were let to be paid.
Q33) I have to pick up my son from school.

A) My son has to be picked up from school by me.
B) My son has to be pick up from school by me.

C) My son had to be picked up from school by me.
D) My son has to be picked up from school.
Q34) Who entertained you at the party?

A) Who were you entertained by at the party?
B) By whom were you entertained at the party?
C) By who were you entertained at the party?
D) By whom you were entertained at the party?
Q35) Let them organise a party.

A) A party should be organised by them.
B) A party has to be organised by them.
C) A party had to be organised by them.
D) A party is to be organised by them.
Q36) During the floods water covered the whole area and made life difficult.
A) The whole area was covered by water during the floods and made life difficult.
B) The whole area was covered by water during the floods making life difficult.
C) The whole area had been covered by water during the floods and made life difficult.
D) The whole area was covered by water during the floods and life was made difficult.
Q37) The cheque was returned by the bank due to insufficent funds in the account.
A) The bank returned the cheque due to insufficent funds in the account.
B) The bank returns the cheque due to insufficent funds in the account.
C) Insufficient funds in the account caused the cheque to be returned by the bank.
D) Insufficient funds in the account have caused the cheque to be returned by the bank.
Q38) Close the door and sleep.

A) You are told to close the door and sleep.
B) You are ordered to close the door and sleep.
C) You are requested to close the door and sleep.
D) Let the door be closed and you sleep.
Q39) At Pinnacle we do a lot of test series as students need practice.

A) A lot of test series are done at Pinnacle as students need practice.
B) A lot of test series are done at Pinnacle as students needs practice.
C) A lot of test series have been done at Pinnacle as students need practice.
D) A lot of test series are being done at Pinnacle as students need practice.
Q40) Do not spill the tea on the table cloth.

A) Let the tea not be spilled on the table cloth.
B) You are forbidded not to spill the tea on the table cloth.
C) You are forbidded to spill the tea on the table cloth.
D) You have been forbidden not to spill the tea on the table cloth.
Q41) A well behaved child is loved by all.

A) All loved a well behaved child.
B) Everyone love a well behaved child.
C) Everyone loved a well behaved child.
D) Everyone loves a well behaved child.
Q42) It is impossible to convince her traditional parents on this issue.

A) Her traditional parents are impossible to be convince on this issue.
B) Her traditional parents are not impossible to be convinced on this issue.
C) Her traditional parents are impossible to be convinced on this issue.
D) Her traditional parents are impossible to be convinced on that issue.
Q43) One could see the the Pole star at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds.
A) The pole star was seen at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds.
B) The pole star is seen at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds.
C) The pole star was being seen at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds.
D) The pole star could be seen at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds.
Q44) Did the class submit the project on time?

A) Was on time the project submitted by the class?
B) Was the project submitted on time by the class?
C) Was the project submitted by the class?
D) Was the project submit on time by the class?
Q45 We expect a prosperous new year.

A) A prosperous new year is expect by us.
B) A prosperous new year is expecting by us.
C) A prosperous new year is to be expected by us.
D) A prosperous new year is expected by us.
Q46) My parents have done this to help you in your financial crisis.
A) This have been done by my parents to help you in your financial crisis.
B) This is been done by my parents to help you in your financial crisis.
C) This has been done by my parents to help you in your financial crisis.
D) This is to be done by my parents to help you in your financial crisis.
Q47) Please inform them.

A) Let them been informed.
B) You are requested to inform them.
C) To inform them is requested.
D) You are requested to please inform them.
Q48) The people cheered the new miss India loudly.

A) The new Miss India was loudly cheered by the people.
B) Loudly the people cheered the new miss India.
C) The new Miss India has been loudly cheered by the people.
D) Cheered loudly was the new miss India by the people.
Q49) The class at Pinnacle will have been begun by the time we get there.
A) The class at Pinnacle will be begun by the time we get there.
B) The class at Pinnacle will have began by the time we get there.
C) By the time we get there the class at Pinnacle will have begun.
D) They will have begun the class at Pinnacle by the time we get there.
Q50) Must we paint the whole wall?

A) Must the whole wall be painted?
B) Must the whole wall be paint?
C) Must the whole wall be paint by us?
D) Must the whole wall is paint?
Q51) The trainee and not the class teacher is taking the class right now.
A) The class has been taken by the trainee and not the class teacher right now.
B) The class is taken by the trainee and not the class teacher right now.
C) The class is being taken by the trainee and not the class teacher right now.
D) The class is being taken by the trainee and not the class teacher right then.
Q52) Tread mills and twisters are widely used by people who wish to lose weight.
A) People who wished to lose weight widely use twisters and treadmills.
B) People losing weight widely use twisters and treadmills.
C) People who lose weight widely use twisters and treadmills.
D) People who wish to lose weight widely use twisters and treadmills
Q53) Celebrities do not add any value to a product.

A) No values to the product are added by celebrities.
B) Any value to the products is not added by celebrities.
C) Any value is added to the product by celebrities.
D) No value to the product are added by celebrities.
Q54) The whole village life was disrupted by the building of a railway track across the fields.
A) The building of a railway track across the fields disrupted the whole village life.
B) The building of a railway track across the fields has disrupted the whole village life.
C) The building of a railway track acrossed the fields disrupted the whole village life.
D) The building of a railway track across the fields disrupts the whole village life.
Q55) The Indian Government is encouraging foreign companies to invest in India by relaxing rules.
A) Foreign companies are being encouraged to invest in India by relaxing rules.
B) Foreign companies are being encouraged to invest in India by the Indian Government by relaxing the
rules.
C) The rules are being relaxed by the Indian government .
D) Foreign companies is being encouraged to invest in India by the Indian Government by relaxing the rules.
Q56 Do not trouble your family now.

A) You are told not to trouble your family now.
B) You are requested not to trouble your family now.
C) You are not to trouble your family now.
D) Your family is not to be troubled by you now.
Q57 They diverted the attention of the class by asking unnecessary questions.
A) The attention of the class has been diverted by them by asking unnecessary questions.
B) The attention of the class is diverted by them by asking unnecessary questions.
C) The attention of the class was diverted by them by asking unnecessary questions.
D) The attention of the class had diverted by them by asking unnecessary questions.
Q58) He hadn't written his name on the paper in the right place.
A) His name had't been written in the right place by him on the paper.
B) His name had't been written in the right place by him.
C) His name isn't been written in the right place by him on the paper.
D) His name hasn't been written in the right place by him on the paper.
Q59) People covered great distances on foot in early days.

A) Great distances were covered on foot in early days.
B) Great distance was covered on foot in early days
C) Great distances were covered on foot.
D) Great distances were covered on foot by early days.
Q60) One cannot expect good behaviour from others all the time.
A) Good behaviour cannot be expected from others all the time.
B) All the time good behaviour cannot be expected from others.
C) All the time good behaviour is not to be expected from others.
D) All the time good behaviour does not be expected from others
Q61 My company sent me a legal notice.

A) A legal notice was send by my company to me.
B) A legal notice was sent by my company to me.
C) A legal notice is sent by my company to me.
D) A legal notice will be sent by my company to me.
Q62 The government is organising an All India Cleanliness drive to create awareness about keeping the
surrounding clean.
A) An All India Cleanliness drive to create awareness about keeping the surrounding clean is to be organised
by the government.
B) An All India Cleanliness drive about keeping the surrounding clean is being organised by the government.
C) To create awareness about keeping the surrounding clean the government is organising an All India
cleanliness drive.
D) An All India Cleanliness drive to create awareness about keeping the surrounding clean is being organised
by the government.
Q63) The driver has been suspended by the corporation for not reporting on time for duty.
A) The corporation has been suspended the driver for not reporting on time for duty.
B) The corporation suspended the driver for not reporting on time for duty.
C) The corporation has suspended the driver for not reporting on time for duty.
D) The corporation has suspended the driver for not reported on time for duty.
Q64) Who did it?

A) Was it done?
B) Had it been done?
C) By whom was it done?
D) Has it been done?
Q65) If you can't pay the bill in time, you cant enjoy the services.
A) The services can't be enjoyed if the bill can be paid in time.
B) The services can't be enjoyed if the bill can be paid in time.
C) The services can't be enjoyed if the bill can't be paid in time.
D) The services can't be enjoyed as the bill can't be paid in time.
Q66) They decided to file an FIR against their neighbour.

A) To file an FIR against their neighbour was decided by them.
B) To file an FIR against their neighbour is decided by them.
C) To file an FIR against their neighbour has been decided by them.
D) An FIR was decided to be filed against their neighbour by them.
Q67) He will never forgive you.

A) You would never be forgiven by him.
B) You will never be forgiven by him.
C) You will never forgive him.
D) Forgiveness will never be given to you by him.
Q68) The whole village was destroyed by the floods caused by the heavy rainfall.
A) Floods caused by heavy rainfall destroyed the whole village .
B) Floods destroyed the whole village caused due to heavy rainfall.
C) Heavy rainfalls caused floods which destroyed the whole village.
D) Heavy rainfalls cause floods which destroy whole village.
Q69) The child cut the paper into strips and pasted them in his scrapbook.
A) The paper were cut into strips and pasted in his scrapbook by the child.
B) The paper had been cut into strips and pasted in his scrapbook by the child.
C) The paper was cutted into strips and pasted in his scrapbook by the child.
D) The paper was cut into strips and pasted in his scrapbook by the child.
Q70) Dont think about their criticizing nature.

A) Their criticizing nature should not be thought about.
B) Let their criticizing nature not be thought about.
C) Let their criticizing nature not be thought.
D) Their criticizing nature is not be thought about.
Q71) The medicine has an expired date.

A) An expired date is on the medicine.
B) An expired date has been on the medicine.
C) The medicine has had an expired date.
D) There is an expired date on the medicine.
Q72) Present day generation does not tolerate any unnecessary guidance from their elders.
A) Any unnecessary guidance from their elders is not tolerate by present day generation.
B) Any unnecessary guidance from their elders is not to be tolerated by present day generation.
C) Elders giving any unnecessary guidance is not tolerated by present day generation.
D) Any unnecessary guidance from their elders is not tolerated by present day generation.
Q73) The constant quarrelling nature of his wife forced him to file for a separation.
A) He was forced by the constant quarrelling nature of his wife to file for a separation.
B) He was forced to file for a separation by the constant quarrelling nature of his wife.
C) Separation were filed for by him due to the constant quarrelling nature of his wife.
D) Separation had been filed for by him due to the constant quarrelling nature of his wife.
Q74) They expect to reach the examination hall in time.

A) To reach the examination hall in time was expected by them.
B) To reach the examination hall in time is expected by them.
C) To reach the examination hall in time has been expected by them.
D) In time to reach the examination hall is expected by them.
Q75) Regular tests at Pinnacle increased my efficiency.

A) My efficiency was increased by regular tests at Pinnacle.
B) My efficiency is increased by regular tests at Pinnacle.
C) Pinnacle increased my efficiency by regular tests.

D) Pinnacle has increased my efficiency by taking regular tests.
Q76) The milk looked stale.

A) The milk is stale when looked at.
B) The milk was stale when looked at.
C) The milk has been stale when looked at.
D) The milk was stale when looked.
Q77) The old manager handed over the charge to the new one.
A) The charge by the old manager were handed over to the new one.
B) The charge by the new manager was handed over to the old one.
C) The charge by the old manager was handed to the new one.
D) The charge was handed over to the new manager by the old one.
Q78) Commitments should be fulfilled in time.

A) You must fulfill commitments in time.
B) One should fulfill commitments.
C) Fulfill commitments.
D) We must fulfill one'e commitments.
Q79) God grants the wishes of simple people.

A) The wishes of simple people are granted by God.
B) The wishes of simple people are to be granted by God.
C) Simple people's wishes are granted by God.
D) Simple people's wishes are granted .
Q80) The diver managed to bring out the dead body of the drowned child.
A) To bring out the dead body of the drowned child was managed by the diver.
B) The dead body of the drowned child was brought out by the diver.
C) The dead body of the drowning child was brought out by the diver.
D) The dead body of the drowned child is to be brought out by the diver.
Q81) We have informed them about the revised prices from the new year.
A) They have been informed about the revised prices from the new year.
B) They have been informed the revised prices from the new year.
C) They have informed about the revised prices from the new year.
D) They had been informed about the revised prices from the new year.
Q82) Endorsement of a product by a celebrity increases its sales in the market.

A) The sales of a product in the market is increased by its endorsement by a celebrity.
B) The sales of a product in the market increase by its endorsement by a celebrity.
C) Celebrities endorsement of a product increases its sales.
D) The sales of a product in the market increased by its endorsement by a celebrity.
Q83) His weird behaviour annoyed everyone at the party.

A) Everyone was annoyed at his weird behaviour at the party.
B) Everyone had been annoyed at his weird behaviour at the party.
C) Everyone were annoyed at his weird behaviour at the party.
D) At the party everyone was annoyed at his weird behaviour.
Q84. Open the door.

(A) The door must be opened. (B) The door will be opened.
(C) The door is opened. (D) Let the door be opened.
Q85. I did not trust anybody.

(A) Nobody was trusted by me. (B) Anybody had been trusted by me.
(C) Nobody would be trusted by me. (D) Nobody has been trusted by me.
Q86. Did he remember the date and time ?

(A) Are the date and time remembered by him? (B) Was he remembering the date and time ?
(C) Were the date and time remembered by him? (D) Did the date and time be remembered by him?
Q87. The boys were digging a hole in the ground.

(A) A hole had been dug in the ground by the boys. (B) In the ground the boys dug a hole.
(C) A hole in the ground has been dug by the boys. (D) A hole was being dug by the boys in the ground.
Q88. We must now deal with these problems.

(A) These problems must now be dealt with by us. (B) These problems must now be dealing with by us.
(C)These problems must now deal with by us. (D) These problems are to be dealt with by us.
Q89.The audience loudly cheered the leaders speech.

(A) The leaders speech was loudly cheered by the audience.
(B) The leaders speech is loudly cheered by the audience.
(C) The audience loudly cheered the leader for his speech.
(D) The speech of the leader was loudly cheers by the audience.
Q90. Someone is following us.

(A) We are followed by someone. (B) We are being followed by someone.

(C) We were being followed by someone. (D) We had been followed by someone.
Q91. He hasnt slept in his bed.

(A) His bed hasnt been slept in. (B) He had not been slept in his bed.
(C) His bed had been slept in. (D) His bed had not been slept in.
Q92. I was recommended another lawyer.

(A) Somebody recommended another lawyer.
(B) Somebody recommended me to another lawyer.
(C) Somebody recommended me another lawyer
(D) Somebody recommends me another lawyer.
Q93. Many a person has been saved from the man-eaters by these hunters.
(A) These hunters will save many a person from the man-eaters.
(B) These hunters save many a person from the man-eaters.
(C) These hunters saved many a person from the man-eaters,
(D) These hunters have saved many a person from the man eaters.
Q94. Must we cut this tree?

(A) Must this tree will cut? (B) Must this tree be cut ?
(C) Must this tree was cut? (D) Must this tree is cut ?
Q95. You will be well looked after.

(A) They will look after you well. (B) They can look after you well.
(C) They may look after you well. (D) They shall look after you well.
Q96. Didn't they tell you to be here by six Oclock ?

(A) Weren't you told to be here by six Oclock ? (B) Havent' they told you to be here by six O'clock
?
(C) You were expected to be here by six Oclock ? (D) They expected you to be here by six O'clock ?
Q97. Dont touch this switch,

(A) This switch does not be touched. (B) This switch must not be touched.
(C) This switch dont be touched. (D) This switch need not be touched.
Q98. One cannot gather grapes from thistles.

(A) Thistles cannot be gathered from grapes. (B) Grapes cannot be gathered from thistles.
(C) Grapes and thistles cannot be gathered by one. (D) Grapes cannot be gathered by them.
Q99. They will have completed the work by the time we get there.
(A) The work will be completed by the time we get there.
(B) The work will have been completed by the time we get there.
(C) The work will have completed by the time we get there.
(D) The work will have been completed by the time we have got there.
Q100. You are requested to permit him.

(A) Please permit him. (B) I request you to permit me.
(C) He requests to permit him, (D) I plead you to permit him.
1 A 26 A 51 C 76 B
2 B 27 B 52 D 77 D
3 A 28 C 53 C 78 B
4 C 29 A 54 A 79 A
5 B 30 A 55 B 80 B
6 C 31 C 56 A 81 D
7 B 32 A 57 C 82 A
8 D 33 A 58 A 83 C
9 A 34 B 59 A 84 D
10 B 35 A 60 A 85 A
11 A 36 D 61 B 86 A
12 C 37 A 62 D 87 B
13 A 38 A 63 C 88 A
14 D 39 A 64 C 89 C
15 C 40 A 65 A 90 D
16 A 41 D 66 D 91 B
17 A 42 C 67 B 92 B
18 A 43 D 68 A 93 A
19 A 44 B 69 D 94 B
20 A 45 D 70 B 95 B
21 B 46 C 71 D 96 B
22 D 47 B 72 D 97 A
23 A 48 A 73 A 98 B
24 C 49 D 74 B 99 A
25 B 50 A 75 A 100 A
ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS
Q1 The principal convened an urgent meeting to discuss the changed schedule of the board exams.
A) An urgent meeting was convened by the principal to discuss the changed schedule of the board exams.
(Correct)
B) An urgent meeting was convened to discuss the changed schedule of the board exams by the principal.
(Preposition to is not given in the original sentence)
C) The changed schedule of the board exams was discussed at the meeting urgently called by the principal.
Meaning of sentence changed)
D) The changed schedule of the board exams were discussed at the meeting urgently called by the principal.
(Incorrect helping verb)
Q2 I hate giving and taking advice.

A) To take and give advice is hated by me. (Incorrect subject)
B) Giving and taking advice is hated by me. (correct)
C) To take and give advice is hated. (Incorrect subject)
D) To take and give advice was hated by me. (Tense has changed)
Q3 Why does the child always make unnecessary demands?

A) Why are unnecessary demands always made by the child? (correct)
B) Why is unnecessary demand always made by the child? (Incorrect helping verb)
C) Why unnecessary demands are always made by the child? (Interrogative pattern not followed)
D) Why unnecessary demands always made by the child? (Helping verb is missing)
Q4 We feel that God himself controls all our actions.

A) We feel that all our actions are themselves controlled by God. (Meaning of sentence changed)
B) We feel that our actions are themselves controlled by God. (Meaning of sentence changed)
C) It is felt that all our actions are controlled by God Himself.(Correct)
D) It is felt that all our actions are themselves controlled by God. (Meaning of sentence changed)
Q5 The last flight has been cancelled by Air India.

A) Air India cancelled the last flight. (Tense has changed)
B) Air India has cancelled the last flight. (Correct)
C) Air India is cancelling the last flight.(Tense has changed)
D) The last flight had been cancelled by Air India. (Tense has changed)
Q6 I was surprised to see his audacity and boldness.

A) His audacity and boldness surprises me. (Tense has changed)
B) His audacity and boldness surprise me. (Tense has changed)
C) His audacity and boldness surprised me. (Correct)
D) His audacity and boldness has surprised me. (Tense has changed)
Q7 Beautiful green trees in full blossom covered the mountains and valleys.
A) The mountains and valleys was covered by beautiful green trees in full blossom. (Incorrect helping verb)
B) The mountains and valleys were covered by beautiful green trees in full blossom. (correct)
C) The mountains and valleys had covered beautiful green trees in full blossom. (Tense has changed)
D) The mountains and valleys had been covered by beautiful green trees in full blossom. (Tense has
changed)
Q8 It is being discussed by us and it is under consideration.

A) We are discussing it and is under consideration.(It is missing)
B) We were discussing it and is under consideration. (Tense has changed)
C) We have been discussing it and is under consideration. (Tense has changed)
D) We are discussing it and it is under consideration. (Correct)
Q9 Prepare yourself for the driving test on Monday.

A) You prepare yourself for the driving test on Monday. (correct)
B) The driving test on Monday should be prepared for. (Incorrect words)
C) For the driving test preparation should be made by you. (Incorrect sentence structure)
D) You be prepared for the driving test on Monday. (Meaning of sentence changed)
Q10 The Committee has published a detailed report about the selection procedure.
A) A detailed report has been published by the committee. (Incomplete information)
B) A detailed report about the selection procedure has been published by the committee. (Correct)
C) A detail report about the selection procedure has been published by the committee. (Incorrect word)
D) A detailed report on the selection procedure has been published by the committee. (Incomplete
information)
Q11 Has anybody applied for the post?

A) Has the post been applied for by anybody? (Correct)
B) Have the post applied for by anybody? (Incorrect helping verb)
C) Has the post been applied by anybody? (Preposition for is missing)
D) Has the post been applied? (Incomplete information)
Q12 The corrupt officials should be thrown out of jobs.

A) They should have thrown out the corrupt officials. (Incorrect change of tense)
B) They shall throw out the corrupt officials from jobs. (Meaning of sentence changed)
C) They should throw out the corrupt officials from jobs. (correct)
D) They threw out the corrupt officials. (Meaning of sentence changed)
Q13 He committed a blunder by confessing a crime.

A) A blunder was committed by confessing the crime by him. (correct)
B) A blunder was committed by confessing the crime. (Doer missing)
C) A blunder was committed by him by confessing the crime. (Incorrect sentence structure)
D) Confessing the crime was a blunder committed by him. (Incorrect sentence structure and subject)
Q14 These days he has opened a school for children in the slum areas.
A) He has opened a school for children in the slum areas these days. (Incorrect subject)
B) A school in the slum areas has been opened by him these days. (in the slum areas has been positioned
inappropriately)
C) A school for children in the slum areas has been opened by him these days.( For children in the slum
areas has been positioned inappropriately)
D) These days a school for children in the slum areas has been opened by him. (Correct)
Q15 Have the broken window repaired.

A) Repair the broken window. ((Meaning of sentence changed)
B) You repair the broken window. (Incorrect subject)
C) Get someone to repair the broken window. (correct)
D) Someone repair the broken window.( (Incorrect subject)
Q16 We are going to purchase a brand new car in the new year.
A) A brand new car is going to be purchased by us in the new year.(correct)
B) A brand new car was going to be purchased by us in the new year. (Tense has changed)
C) A brand new car is to be purchased by us in the new year. (Tense has changed)
D) In the new year a brand new car is going to be purchased.(Doer is missing)
Q17 The teacher refused him entry as he was late.

A) Entry was refused to him as he was late. (Correct)
B) Entry was refused to him as he is late. (Tense has changed)
C) Entry was refused due to being late. (Incorrect sentence structure)
D) He was refused entry as he was late. (Incorrect sentence structure)
Q18 He was offered the job but he refused.

A) The job was offered to him to him but he refused. (correct)
B) The job were offered to him to him but he refused. (Incorrect helping verb)
C) He refused the job that was offered to him. (Incorrect subject)
D) He refused the job. (Incorrect subject)
Q19) The owner took the dog to the vet in the afternoon.
A) The dog was taken to the vet in the afternoon.(Correct)
B) The dog was taken to the vet in the afternoon by someone. (Meaning of sentence changed)
C) The dog has been taken to the vet in the afternoon. (Tense has changed)
D) The dog had been taken to the vet in the afternoon. (Tense has changed)
Q20) Will I have to make another key?

A) Will another key have to be made by me? (correct)
B) Will another key have to be make by me? (Third form of the verb not used)
C) Would I have to make another key? (Tense has changed)
D) Another key will have to be made by me. (interrogative pattern changed)
Q21) Will we have to send this parcel only by air?

A) Will this parcel be sent by air only? (Meaning of sentence changed)
B) Will this parcel have to be sent by us by air only? (Correct)
C) Will this parcel have to be send by us by air only? (Meaning of sentence changed/Third form of the verb
not used)
D) Will this parcel have to be sent by air only? (Doer missing)
Q22 Who created this horrible mess last night when we were away?
A) By whom was this horrible mess created last night when we had been away? (Tense has changed)
B) By who was this horrible mess created last night when we weren't there? (Incorrect word)
C) By whom was that horrible mess created last night when we were away? (Incorrect word)
D) By whom was this horrible mess created last night when we were away? (Correct)
Q23 The little dog chased the ambulance that was carrying the dead body of his master.
A) The ambulance that was carrying the dead body of the dog's master was chased by the dog.(Correct)
B) The ambulance that carried the dead body of the dog's master was chased by the dog. (Tense has
changed)
C) The ambulance that was carrying the dead body of the dog's master was being chased by the dog. (Tense
has changed)
D) The ambulance that was carrying the dead body of the dog's master has been chased by the dog. (Tense
has changed)
Q24 What do you want to do with with your life?

A) What is wanted by you to be done by your life? (Incorrect sentence structure)
B) What is wanted to be done by you with your life? (Incorrect sentence structure)
C) What is to be done with your life by you? (Correct)
D) What is to do with your life by you? (Third form of the verb not used)
Q25 Do you think I am wrong?

A) Are you thinking I am wrong? (Tense has changed)
B) Am I thought to be wrong by you? (Correct)
C) Is it thought to be wrong by you? (Meaning of sentence changed)
D) Have I been thought to be wrong by you? (Tense has changed)
Q26 Have you thought of publishing these articles?

A) Have these articles been thought of being published by you? (Correct)
B) Have these articles being thought of being published by you? (Tense has changed)
C) Have these articles thought of being published by you? (Tense has changed)
D) Have these articles thought of been published by you? (Incorrect sentence structure)
Q27) Who has topped the exam conducted by Pinnacle last Sunday?
A) By whom has the exam conducted by Pinnacle been topped?( Missing- last Sunday)
B) By whom has the exam conducted last Sunday by Pinnacle been topped? (Correct)
C) By who has the exam conducted last Sunday by Pinnacle been topped? (Incorrect word)
D) By who has the exam conducted last Sunday by Pinnacle been top? (Incorrect word)
Q28) Did you read all the plays of Kalidas last summer?
A) Have all the plays of Kalidas been read by you last summer? (Tense has changed)
B) Were all the plays of Kalidas been read by you last summer? (Incorrect helping verb)
C) Were all the plays of Kalidas read by you last summer? (Correct)
D) Were all the plays of Kalidas been read last summer? (by you is missing)
Q29) All your needs will be taken care of at our institute, Pinnacle.
A) Our institute, Pinnacle will take care of all your needs. (Correct)
B) Our institute, Pinnacle will be taking care of all your needs. (Tense has changed)
C) Our institute, Pinnacle will have taken care of all your needs. (Tense has changed)
D) Our institute, Pinnacle will have cared for all your needs. (Tense has changed)
Q30) Strict implementation of laws is not liked by the Indian public.

A) Indian public does not like strict implementation of the laws. (Correct)
B) Indian public do not like strict implementation of the laws. (Incorrect helping verb)
C) Indian public did not like strict implementation of the laws. (Tense has changed)
D) Indian public has not liked strict implementation of the laws. (Tense has changed)
Q31) I would take my dog for a walk early in the morning during the vacations.
A) My dog was taken for a walk by me early in the morning during the vacations. (Incorrect word)
B) My dog would be taking for a walk by me early in the morning during the vacations. (Incorrect word)
C) My dog would be taken for a walk by me early in the morning during the vacations. (correct)
D) My dog was taken for a walk early in the morning during the vacations by me. (Incorrect word)
Q32) They let her pay.

A) She was let to pay. (Correct)
B) She was let to be paid. (Incorrect sentence structure)
C) She paid. (Incomplete information)
D) She were let to be paid. (Helping verb is incorrect)
Q33) I have to pick up my son from school.

A) My son has to be picked up from school by me. (Correct)
B) My son has to be pick up from school by me. (Third form of the verb not used)
C) My son had to be picked up from school by me. (Tense has changed)
D) My son has to be picked up from school. (Doer missing)
Q34) Who entertained you at the party?

A) Who were you entertained by at the party? (By at the end is missing)
B) By whom were you entertained at the party? (Correct)
C) By who were you entertained at the party? (Incorrect word)
D) By whom you were entertained at the party? (In interrogative sentences the wh. word is followed by
the helping verb)
Q35) Let them organise a party.

A) A party should be organised by them. (Correct)
B) A party has to be organised by them. (Meaning and tense of sentence changed)
C) A party had to be organised by them. (Meaning and tense of sentence changed)
D) A party is to be organised by them. (Meaning and tense of sentence changed)
Q36) During the floods water covered the whole area and made life difficult.
A) The whole area was covered by water during the floods and made life difficult.(Life should be used
before made)
B) The whole area was covered by water during the floods making life difficult. (Tense has changed)
C) The whole area had been covered by water during the floods and made life difficult. (Tense has changed)
D) The whole area was covered by water during the floods and life was made difficult.(Correct)
Q37) The cheque was returned by the bank due to insufficent funds in the account.
A) The bank returned the cheque due to insufficent funds in the account.(Correct)
B) The bank returns the cheque due to insufficent funds in the account. (Tense has changed)
C) Insufficient funds in the account caused the cheque to be returned by the bank. (Incorrect subject)
D) Insufficient funds in the account have caused the cheque to be returned by the bank. (Tense has
changed)
Q38) Close the door and sleep.

A) You are told to close the door and sleep. (Correct)
B) You are ordered to close the door and sleep. (Incorrect word)
C) You are requested to close the door and sleep. (Incorrect word)
D) Let the door be closed and you sleep. (Not changed)
Q39) At Pinnacle we do a lot of test series as students need practice.

A) A lot of test series are done at Pinnacle as students need practice.(Correct)
B) A lot of test series are done at Pinnacle as students needs practice. (Incorrect word)
C) A lot of test series have been done at Pinnacle as students need practice. (Tense has changed)
D) A lot of test series are being done at Pinnacle as students need practice. (Tense has changed)
Q40) Do not spill the tea on the table cloth.

A) Let the tea not be spilled on the table cloth. (Correct)
B) You are forbidded not to spill the tea on the table cloth. (Incorrect word)
C) You are forbidded to spill the tea on the table cloth. (Incorrect word)
D) You have been forbidden not to spill the tea on the table cloth. (Not is not to be used with forbidden)
Q41) A well behaved child is loved by all.

A) All loved a well behaved child. (Tense has changed)
B) Everyone love a well behaved child. (Loves should replace love)
C) Everyone loved a well behaved child. (Tense has changed)
D) Everyone loves a well behaved child. (Correct)
Q42) It is impossible to convince her traditional parents on this issue.

A) Her traditional parents are impossible to be convince on this issue. (Third form of the verb not used)
B) Her traditional parents are not impossible to be convinced on this issue. (Meaning of sentence changed)
C) Her traditional parents are impossible to be convinced on this issue.(Correct)
D) Her traditional parents are impossible to be convinced on that issue. (Incorrect word)
Q43) One could see the the Pole star at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds.
A) The pole star was seen at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds. (Incorrect words)
B) The pole star is seen at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds. (Incorrect words)
C) The pole star was being seen at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds. (Incorrect words)
D) The pole star could be seen at a distance in the sky near the dark clouds.(Correct)
Q44) Did the class submit the project on time?

A) Was on time the project submitted by the class? (Incorrect sentence structure)
B) Was the project submitted on time by the class? (Correct)
C) Was the project submitted by the class?( On time is missing)
D) Was the project submit on time by the class? (Third form of the verb not used)
Q45 We expect a prosperous new year.

A) A prosperous new year is expect by us. (Third form of the verb not used)
B) A prosperous new year is expecting by us. (Third form of the verb not used)
C) A prosperous new year is to be expected by us. (Meaning of sentence changed)
D) A prosperous new year is expected by us.(Correct)
Q46) My parents have done this to help you in your financial crisis.
A) This have been done by my parents to help you in your financial crisis. (Incorrect helping verb)
B) This is been done by my parents to help you in your financial crisis. (Tense has changed)
C) This has been done by my parents to help you in your financial crisis.(Correct)
D) This is to be done by my parents to help you in your financial crisis. (Meaning of sentence changed)
Q47) Please inform them.

A) Let them been informed. (Incorrect word)
B) You are requested to inform them.(Correct)
C) To inform them is requested. (Incorrect sentence structure)
D) You are requested to please inform them.(Requested and please are not to be used together)
Q48) The people cheered the new miss India loudly.

A) The new Miss India was loudly cheered by the people.(Correct)
B) Loudly the people cheered the new miss India. (Helping verb is missing)
C) The new Miss India has been loudly cheered by the people. (Tense has changed)
D) Cheered loudly was the new miss India by the people.(Incorrect subject)
Q49) The class at Pinnacle will have been begun by the time we get there.
A) The class at Pinnacle will be begun by the time we get there. (Incorrect words)
B) The class at Pinnacle will have began by the time we get there. (Incorrect words)
C) By the time we get there the class at Pinnacle will have begun. (Incorrect subject)
D) They will have begun the class at Pinnacle by the time we get there. (Correct)
Q50) Must we paint the whole wall?

A) Must the whole wall be painted? (Correct)
B) Must the whole wall be paint? (Third form of the verb not used)
C) Must the whole wall be paint by us? (Third form of the verb not used)
D) Must the whole wall is paint? (Third form of the verb not used)
Q51) The trainee and not the class teacher is taking the class right now.
A) The class has been taken by the trainee and not the class teacher right now. (Tense has changed)
B) The class is taken by the trainee and not the class teacher right now. (Helping verb is missing)
C) The class is being taken by the trainee and not the class teacher right now. (Correct)
D) The class is being taken by the trainee and not the class teacher right then. (Incorrect word)
Q52) Tread mills and twisters are widely used by people who wish to lose weight.
A) People who wished to lose weight widely use twisters and treadmills. (Tense has changed)
B) People losing weight widely use twisters and treadmills. (Incorrect subject)
C) People who lose weight widely use twisters and treadmills. (Incomplete information)
D) People who wish to lose weight widely use twisters and treadmills(Correct)
Q53) Celebrities do not add any value to a product.

A) No values to the product are added by celebrities. (Incorrect subject)
B) Any value to the products is not added by celebrities.(Incorrect word)
C) Any value is added to the product by celebrities. (Correct)

D) No value to the product are added by celebrities. (Incorrect helping verb)
Q54) The whole village life was disrupted by the building of a railway track across the fields.
A) The building of a railway track across the fields disrupted the whole village life. (Correct)
B) The building of a railway track across the fields has disrupted the whole village life. (Tense has changed)
C) The building of a railway track acrossed the fields disrupted the whole village life. (Incorrect word)
D) The building of a railway track across the fields disrupts the whole village life. (Tense has changed)
Q55) The Indian Government is encouraging foreign companies to invest in India by relaxing rules.
A) Foreign companies are being encouraged to invest in India by relaxing rules.(Doer is missing)
B) Foreign companies are being encouraged to invest in India by the Indian Government by relaxing the
rules. (Correct)
C) The rules are being relaxed by the Indian government. (Incomplete)
D) Foreign companies is being encouraged to invest in India by the Indian Government by relaxing the rules.
(Incorrect helping verb)
Q56 Do not trouble your family now.

A) You are told not to trouble your family now. (Correct)
B) You are requested not to trouble your family now. (Incorrect word)
C) You are not to trouble your family now. (Incorrect sentence structure)
D) Your family is not to be troubled by you now. (Incorrect sentence structure)
Q57 They diverted the attention of the class by asking unnecessary questions.
A) The attention of the class has been diverted by them by asking unnecessary questions. (Tense has
changed)
B) The attention of the class is diverted by them by asking unnecessary questions. (Tense has changed)
C) The attention of the class was diverted by them by asking unnecessary questions. (Correct)
D) The attention of the class had diverted by them by asking unnecessary questions. (Tense has changed)
Q58) He hadn't written his name on the paper in the right place.
A) His name had't been written in the right place by him on the paper. (Correct)
B) His name had't been written in the right place by him.(Incomplete information)
C) His name isn't been written in the right place by him on the paper. (Tense has changed)
D) His name hasn't been written in the right place by him on the paper. (Tense has changed)
Q59) People covered great distances on foot in early days.

A) Great distances were covered on foot in early days. (Correct)
B) Great distance was covered on foot in early days. (Incorrect subject)
C) Great distances were covered on foot. (missing- in early days.)
D) Great distances were covered on foot by early days.(incorrect preposition)
Q60) One cannot expect good behaviour from others all the time.
A) Good behaviour cannot be expected from others all the time. (Correct)
B) All the time good behaviour cannot be expected from others. (Incorrect subject)
C) All the time good behaviour is not to be expected from others. (Incorrect word)
D) All the time good behaviour does not be expected from others(Incorrect sentence structure)
Q61 My company sent me a legal notice.

A) A legal notice was send by my company to me. (Third form of the verb not used)
B) A legal notice was sent by my company to me. (Correct)
C) A legal notice is sent by my company to me. (Tense has changed)
D) A legal notice will be sent by my company to me. (Tense has changed)
Q62 The government is organising an All India Cleanliness drive to create awareness about keeping the
surrounding clean.
A) An All India Cleanliness drive to create awareness about keeping the surrounding clean is to be organised
by the government. (Incorrect positioning- to create awareness about keeping the surrounding clean)
B) An All India Cleanliness drive about keeping the surrounding clean is being organised by the government.
(Missing- to create awareness)
C) To create awareness about keeping the surrounding clean the government is organising an All India
cleanliness drive. (Incorrect subject)
D) An All India Cleanliness drive to create awareness about keeping the surrounding clean is being organised
by the government. (Correct)
Q63) The driver has been suspended by the corporation for not reporting on time for duty.
A) The corporation has been suspended the driver for not reporting on time for duty. (Incorrect helping
verb)
B) The corporation suspended the driver for not reporting on time for duty. (Incorrect change of tense)
C) The corporation has suspended the driver for not reporting on time for duty.(Correct)
D) The corporation has suspended the driver for not reported on time for duty. (Incorrect sentence
structure)
Q64) Who did it?

A) Was it done? (Meaning of sentence changed)
B) Had it been done? (Incorrect change of tense)
C) By whom was it done? (Correct)
D) Has it been done? (Meaning of sentence changed)
Q65) If you can't pay the bill in time, you cant enjoy the services.
A) The services can't be enjoyed if the bill can be paid in time. (Meaning of sentence changed)
B) The services can't be enjoyed if the bill can be paid in time. (Meaning of sentence changed)
C) The services can't be enjoyed if the bill can't be paid in time. (Correct)
D) The services can't be enjoyed as the bill can't be paid in time. (Incorrect word)
Q66) They decided to file an FIR against their neighbour.

A) To file an FIR against their neighbour was decided by them. (Incorrect sentence structure)
B) To file an FIR against their neighbour is decided by them. (Incorrect change of tense)
C) To file an FIR against their neighbour has been decided by them. (Incorrect change of tense)
D) An FIR was decided to be filed against their neighbour by them. (Correct)
Q67) He will never forgive you.

A) You would never be forgiven by him. (Tense has changed)
B) You will never be forgiven by him. (Correct)
C) You will never forgive him. (Meaning of sentence changed)
D) Forgiveness will never be given to you by him. (Incorrect subject)
Q68) The whole village was destroyed by the floods caused by the heavy rainfall.
A) Floods caused by heavy rainfall destroyed the whole village . (Correct)
B) Floods destroyed the whole village caused due to heavy rainfall. (Incorrect sentence structure)
C) Heavy rainfalls caused floods which destroyed the whole village. (Tense has changed)
D) Heavy rainfalls cause floods which destroy whole village.(Tense has changed)
Q69) The child cut the paper into strips and pasted them in his scrapbook.
A) The paper were cut into strips and pasted in his scrapbook by the child. (Incorrect helping verb)
B) The paper had been cut into strips and pasted in his scrapbook by the child. (Tense has changed)
C) The paper was cutted into strips and pasted in his scrapbook by the child. (Incorrect word)
D) The paper was cut into strips and pasted in his scrapbook by the child. (Correct)
Q70) Dont think about their criticizing nature.

A) Their criticizing nature should not be thought about. (Tone has become suggestive)
B) Let their criticizing nature not be thought about. (Correct)
C) Let their criticizing nature not be thought. (Preposition is missing-about)
D) Their criticizing nature is not be thought about. ( to is missing)
Q71) The medicine has an expired date.

A) An expired date is on the medicine. (Preposition on is no where in the original sentence)
B) An expired date has been on the medicine. (Tense has changed)
C) The medicine has had an expired date. (Tense has changed)
D) There is an expired date on the medicine. (Correct)
Q72) Present day generation does not tolerate any unnecessary guidance from their elders.
A) Any unnecessary guidance from their elders is not tolerate by present day generation. (Third form of
the verb not used)
B) Any unnecessary guidance from their elders is not to be tolerated by present day generation.
(Meaning of sentence changed)
C) Elders giving any unnecessary guidance is not tolerated by present day generation. (Incorrect
subject)
D) Any unnecessary guidance from their elders is not tolerated by present day generation. (Correct)
Q73) The constant quarrelling nature of his wife forced him to file for a separation.
A) He was forced by the constant quarrelling nature of his wife to file for a separation. (Correct)
B) He was forced to file for a separation by the constant quarrelling nature of his wife. (Doer incorrect)
C) Separation were filed for by him due to the constant quarrelling nature of his wife. (Incorrect helping
verb)
D) Separation had been filed for by him due to the constant quarrelling nature of his wife. (Tense has
changed)
Q74) They expect to reach the examination hall in time.

A) To reach the examination hall in time was expected by them. (Tense has changed)
B) To reach the examination hall in time is expected by them. (Correct)
C) To reach the examination hall in time has been expected by them.
D) In time to reach the examination hall is expected by them. (Incorrect subject)
Q75) Regular tests at Pinnacle increased my efficiency.

A) My efficiency was increased by regular tests at Pinnacle. (Correct)
B) My efficiency is increased by regular tests at Pinnacle. (Tense has changed)
C) Pinnacle increased my efficiency by regular tests. (Incorrect subject)
D) Pinnacle has increased my efficiency by taking regular tests. (Tense has changed)
Q76) The milk looked stale.
A) The milk is stale when looked at. (Tense has changed)

B) The milk was stale when looked at. (Correct)
C) The milk has been stale when looked at. (Tense has changed)
D) The milk was stale when looked. (Preposition is missing)
Q77) The old manager handed over the charge to the new one.
A) The charge by the old manager were handed over to the new one. (Incorrect helping verb)
B) The charge by the new manager was handed over to the old one. (Meaning of sentence changed)
C) The charge by the old manager was handed to the new one. (Preposition is missing)
D) The charge was handed over to the new manager by the old one. (Correct)
Q78) Commitments should be fulfilled in time.

A) You must fulfill commitments in time. (Incorrect subject)
B) One should fulfill commitments. (Correct)
C) Fulfill commitments. (Missing- In time)
D) We must fulfill one's commitments. (Incorrect subject)
Q79) God grants the wishes of simple people.

A) The wishes of simple people are granted by God. (Correct)
B) The wishes of simple people are to be granted by God. (Tense has changed)
C) Simple people's wishes are granted by God. (Incorrect subject)
D) Simple people's wishes are granted . (Incorrect subject)
Q80) The diver managed to bring out the dead body of the drowned child.
A) To bring out the dead body of the drowned child was managed by the diver. (Incorrect subject)
B) The dead body of the drowned child was brought out by the diver. (Correct)
C) The dead body of the drowning child was brought out by the diver. (Incorrect word)
D) The dead body of the drowned child is to be brought out by the diver. (Tense has changed)
Q81. Open the door.

(A) The door must be opened. (In imperative sentences must(modals are not used) So eliminated)
(B) The door will be opened. (tense changed so eliminated)

(C) The door is opened.(tense changed so eliminated)
(D) Let the door be opened.(correct)
Q82. I did not trust anybody.

(A) Nobody was trusted by me.(Correct)
(B) Anybody had been trusted by me. (tense change by usage of had been)
(C) Nobody would be trusted by me. (tense changed by usage of would)
(D) Nobody has been trusted by me. (tense changed by usage of has been)
Q83. Did he remember the date and time ?

(A) Are the date and time remembered by him?(Tense changed by usage of are)
(B) Was he remembering the date and time ?(was is incorrect as time and date is a plural subject)
(C) Were the date and time remembered by him? (correct)
(D) Did the date and time be remembered by him? (with did first form of the verb is used so remembered is
incorrect)
Q84. The boys were digging a hole in the ground.

(A) A hole had been dug in the ground by the boys.(tense changed)
(B) In the ground the boys dug a hole.(tense changed)
(C) A hole in the ground has been dug by the boys.(tense changed)
(D) A hole was being dug by the boys in the ground.(correct)
Q85. We must now deal with these problems.

(A) These problems must now be dealt with by us.(Correct)
(B) These problems must now be dealing with by us. (Third form of the verb is not used)
(C)These problems must now deal with by us. (Third form of the verb is not used)
(D) These problems are to be dealt with by us. (Tense changed)
Q86.The audience loudly cheered the leaders speech.

(A) The leaders speech was loudly cheered by the audience.(Correct)
(B) The leaders speech is loudly cheered by the audience. (Tense changed)
(C) The audience loudly cheered the leader for his speech.(helping verb missing)
(D) The speech of the leader was loudly cheers by the audience. (Third form of the verb is not used)
Q87. Someone is following us.

(A) We are followed by someone. (Tense changed being is missing)
(B) We are being followed by someone.(correct)
(C) We were being followed by someone. (Tense changed)
(D) We had been followed by someone. (Tense changed)
Q88. He hasnt slept in his bed.

(A) His bed hasnt been slept in. (correct)
(B) He had not been slept in his bed. (Tense changed)
(C) His bed had been slept in.(Meaning changed as not is missing)
(D) His bed had not been slept in. (Tense changed)
Q89. I was recommended another lawyer.

(A) Somebody recommended another lawyer. (Meaning of the sentence is completely different)
(B) Somebody recommended me to another lawyer.(No preposition should be used after me. So eliminated)
(C) Somebody recommended me another lawyer.(Correct)
(D) Somebody recommends me another lawyer. (Tense changed)
Q90. Many a person has been saved from the man-eaters by these hunters.
(A) These hunters will save many a person from the man-eaters. (Tense changed)
(B) These hunters save many a person from the man-eaters. (Tense changed)
(C) These hunters saved many a person from the man-eaters. (Tense changed)
(D) These hunters have saved many a person from the man eaters.(Correct)
Q91. Must we cut this tree?

(A) Must this tree will cut? (Tense changed)
(B) Must this tree be cut ?(correct)
(C) Must this tree was cut? (Tense changed)
(D) Must this tree is cut ? (Tense changed)
Q92. You will be well looked after.

(A) They will look after you well. (Correct)
(B) They can look after you well.(usage of can is incorrect)
(C) They may look after you well. (usage of may is incorrect)
(D) They shall look after you well.( usage of shall is incorrect)
Q93. Didn't they tell you to be here by six Oclock ?

(A) Weren't you told to be here by six Oclock ? (correct)
(B) Havent they told you to be here by six O'clock ? (tense changed)
(C) You were expected to be here by six Oclock ? ( This is not interrogative)
(D) They expected you to be here by six O'clock ?(This is not interrogative)
Q94. Dont touch this switch.

(A) This switch does not be touched.(incorrect sentence structure)
(B) This switch must not be touched.(correct)
(C) This switch dont be touched. (usage of not at the incorrect place)
(D) This switch need not be touched. (Same meaning not being conveyed. As this is just telling it slightly)
Q95. One cannot gather grapes from thistles.

(A) Thistles cannot be gathered from grapes.(just the opposite meaning of what is given in the active
sentence)
(B) Grapes cannot be gathered from thistles.(Correct)
(C) Grapes and thistles cannot be gathered by one.(Eliminate the doer as it is not needed)
(D) Grapes cannot be gathered by them.(Usage of them is incorrect as it is not given in the active sentence.)
Q96. They will have completed the work by the time we get there.
(A) The work will be completed by the time we get there. (Tense changed)
(B) The work will have been completed by the time we get there.(Correct)
(C) The work will have completed by the time we get there.(Been is missing in perfect tense been is used)
(D) The work will have been completed by the time we have got there. (Tense changed)
Q97. You will have to pull down this sky-scraper as you have not complied with the town planning regulations.
(A) This sky-scraper will have to be pulled down as the town planning regulations have not been complied
with.(correct)
(B) This sky-scraper will have to be pulled down by you as the town planning regulations have not been
complied by you. (the doer is not needed as in passive voice we focus more on what is done than on who
does it)
(C) This sky-scraper will be pulled down as the town planning regulations have not been complied with.(Tense
changed)
(D) This sky-scraper will have to be pulled down as the town planning regulations have not been
complied.(Preposition with after compiled is missing)
Q98. He has written a poem which fascinates every one.

(A) A poem has been written by him which fascinates every one. (third form of the verb is not used)
(B) Everyone is fascinated by the poem which has been written by him.(Correct)
(C) Poem written by him fascinates every one. (The meaning of the sentence has changed)
(D) Every one fascinates the poem which is written by him.(third form of the verb not used)
Q99. Will those happy days be ever forgotten by me?

(A) Will I ever forget those happy days ? (correct)
(B) Shall ever forgot these happy days ? (incorrect I is missing)
(C) Would I forget these happy days ? (Tense has changed)
(D) Ever shall forget those happy days ? (Tense has changed)
Q100. You are requested to permit him.

(A) Please permit him.(correct)
(B) I request you to permit me. (me is incorrect)
(C) He requests to permit him. ( It is not given in the sentence who is requesting)
(D) I plead you to permit him. (plead is an incorrect word.)

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Where do we use passive voice?

Fundamental Rules for changing from active voice to passive voice

4 The word by is used before subject in sentences in passive voice. Example.

Present Simple Tense Auxiliary verb in passive voice: am/is/are

Past Simple Tense

Past Continuous Tense (Passive Voice)

a They had completed the assignment.

A car will be bought by her.

Note: The following tenses cannot be changed into passive voice.

Changing the voice of interrogative sentences

The interrogative sentences are divided into two types-

Where the question cant be answered in simple yes or no

2 What were you saying?

Interrogative beginning with Who

Rule related to prepositions

Rules for sentences having modals

Passive sentence : modal + be + verb 3rd form

Active sentence Modal + have + verb 3rd form

Q2 I hate giving and taking advice.

C) To take and give advice is hated.

Q3 Why does the child always make unnecessary demands?

Q4 We feel that God himself controls all our actions.

Q5 The last flight has been cancelled by Air India.

Q6 I was surprised to see his audacity and boldness.

Q8 It is being discussed by us and it is under consideration.

D) We are discussing it and it is under consideration.

Q9 Prepare yourself for the driving test on Monday.

Q12 The corrupt officials should be thrown out of jobs.

Q13 He committed a blunder by confessing a crime.

Q15 Have the broken window repaired.

Q17 The teacher refused him entry as he was late.

Q18 He was offered the job but he refused.

Q20) Will I have to make another key?

Q21) Will we have to send this parcel only by air?

Q24 What do you want to do with with your life?

Q25 Do you think I am wrong?

Q26 Have you thought of publishing these articles?

A) By whom has the exam conducted by Pinnacle been topped?

Q29) All your needs will be taken care of at our institute,Pinnacle.

Q30) Strict implementation of laws is not liked by the Indian public.

Q32) They let her pay.

Q33) I have to pick up my son from school.

B) My son has to be pick up from school by me.

Q34) Who entertained you at the party?

Q35) Let them organise a party.

Q38) Close the door and sleep.

Q39) At Pinnacle we do a lot of test series as students need practice.

Q40) Do not spill the tea on the table cloth.

Q41) A well behaved child is loved by all.

Q42) It is impossible to convince her traditional parents on this issue.

Q44) Did the class submit the project on time?

Q45 We expect a prosperous new year.

D) A prosperous new year is expected by us.

Q47) Please inform them.

Q48) The people cheered the new miss India loudly.

Q50) Must we paint the whole wall?

Q53) Celebrities do not add any value to a product.