ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE TD

Exercise 1:

Name the Verbs in the following sentences, and tell whether they are in the Active or in the Passive Voice

1.      The cat killed the mouse.

2.      We compelled the enemy to surrender.

3.      The boy was bitten by a dog.

4.      The thief was caught.

5.      The boy made a kite.

6.      The ship was burned.

7.      The young man made a disturbance at the meeting.

8.      The captive was bound to a tree.

9.      The bird was killed by a cruel boy.

10.  The sudden noise frightened the horse.

11.  He is loved by all.

12.  The exhibition was opened by the Governor.

13.  I see a dark cloud.

14.  His command was promptly obeyed.

15.  Some of the cargo had been damaged by the sea water.

16.  Nothing will be gained by hurry

17.  The dog chased the sheep.

18.  This letter was posted last night,

19.  The field is ploughed.

20.  The dog was teased by the boy.

21.  The cat drank all the milk.

22.  A stone struck me on the head.

23.  The old gentleman takes snuff.

24.  The money was lost.

25.  The letter has just been posted.

Exercise 2:

Turn the following sentences from the Active Voice to the Passive Voice (Note-The agent with by should be omitted in Nos. 7, 12, 25, 29, 30, 31,32, 33, 34 and 35.)

1.      The cat killed the mouse.

2.      The man cut down the tree.

3.      Columbus discovered America.

4.      His teacher praised him.

5.      The boy teased the dog.

6.      The syce feeds the horse every day.

7.      The police arrested him.

8.      Rama was making a kite.

9.      The boy caught the ball.

10.  My father will write a letter.

11.  I will conquer him.

12.  He kept me waiting.

13.  The hunter shot the lion.

14.  Hari opened the door.

15.  A policeman caught the thief.

16.  Sohrab threw the ball.

17.  He scored twenty runs.

18.  Your behaviour vexes me.

19.  Manners reveal character.

20.  He made a very remarkable discovery.

21.  Little strokes fell great oaks.

22.  Dhondu will bring the pony.

23.  Everyone loves him.

24.  My cousin has drawn his picture

25.  We expect good news.

26.  The farmer gathers the harvest.

27.  His own brother swindled him.

28.  The recitation pleased the inspector.

29.  Somebody has put out the light.

30.  The enemy have defeated our army.

31.  They sell radios here.

32.  I have sold my bicycle.

33.  People will soon forget it

34.  They opened the theatre only last month.

35.  We prohibit smoking.

Exercise 3:

Change the following sentences so that the Verbs will be in the Passive Voice:-

1.      We saw you and him.

2.      They asked me my name.

3.      We refused them admission.

4.      I bought the baby a doll.

5.      They found him guilty of murder.

6.      A thunderstorm often turns milk sour.

7.      You cannot pump the ocean dry.

8.      They saw the storm approaching.

9.      He keeps me waiting.

10.  They painted the house red.

11.  He told me to leave the room.

12.  He promised me a present.

13.  I shall order the carriage.

14.  The boy is climbing the cliff.

15.  One may accomplish many things by a little effort.

16.  I am watching you very carefully.

Exercise 4:

Rewrite the following sentences so that the Verbs will be in the Active Voice:-

1.      He was praised by his father.

2.      The first railway was built by George Stephenson.

3.      The horse was frightened by the noise.

4.      Not a word was spoken by Latif.

5.      The teacher was pleased with the boy's work.

6.      He was taken to the hospital by his friends.

7.      The town was destroyed by an earthquake.

8.      The road was lined with people.

9.      The President was welcomed by the people.

10.  Shakuntala was written by Kalidas.

11.  The building was damaged by the fire.

12.  I was struck by his singular appearance.

13.  Those cars were built by robots.

14.  The streets were thronged with spectators.

15.  The trees were blown down by the wind.

16.  We shall be blamed by everyone.

17.  The child was knocked down by a car.

18.  Alice was not much surprised at this.

19.  He will be greatly surprised if he is chosen,

Exercise 5:

Write three sentences with the Verbs in the Active Voice, and rewrite them with the verbs in the Passive Voice.

Exercise 6:

In the following sentences change the Voice :

1.      We elected Balu captain.

2.      I saw him opening the box.

3.      We must listen to his words.

4.      Shall I ever forget those happy days?

5.      By whom was this jug broken ?

6.      His subordinates accused him of various offences.

7.      One cannot gather grapes from thistles.

8.      The telegraph wires have been cut.

9.      Alas! We shall hear his voice no more.

10.  The 1998 Asian Games were held in Bangkok, Thailand.

11.  Without effort nothing can be gained.

12.  Do not insult the weak.

13.  All desire wealth and some acquire it.

14.  Why should I be suspected by you?

15.  The information is kept on our computer.

16.  The legend tells us how the castle received its name.

17.  My watch was lost.

18.  Why did he defraud you of your earnings?

19.  The public will learn with astonishment that war is imminent.

20.  He made his wife do the work

21.  The master appointed him monitor.

22.  The doctor despaired of his recovery.

23.  He was refused admittance.

24.  They laughed at his warnings and objected lo all his proposals.

25.  The people regarded him as an impostor and called him a villain.