{"id":74123,"date":"2020-04-19T09:40:36","date_gmt":"2020-04-19T09:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/?p=74123"},"modified":"2020-04-19T09:40:36","modified_gmt":"2020-04-19T09:40:36","slug":"passive-voice-worksheet-for-class-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/passive-voice-worksheet-for-class-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Passive Voice Worksheet For Class 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

A sentence has been given in active \/ passive voice<\/a>. Out of the four suggested alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same idea in passive \/ active voice.<\/p>\n

Question 1<\/h3>\n

Our task had been completed before sunset.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) We completed our task before sunset.<\/p>\n

b) We had completed our task before sunset.<\/p>\n

c) We have completed our task before sunset.<\/p>\n

d) We complete our task before sunset.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Passive verb: had been completed; active verb: had completed<\/p>\n

Question 2<\/h3>\n

The children laughed at the beggar.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) The beggar was being laughed by the children.<\/p>\n

b) The beggar was laughed at by the children.<\/p>\n

c) The beggar had been laughed at by the children.<\/p>\n

d) The beggar was laughed by the children.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Active verb: laughed at; Passive verb: was laughed at<\/p>\n

Question 3<\/h3>\n

He asked me to send a stamped addressed envelope.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) I was being asked to send a stamped addressed envelope.<\/p>\n

b) I had to send a stamped addressed envelope.<\/p>\n

c) I was asking to send a stamped addressed envelope.<\/p>\n

d) I was asked to send a stamped addressed envelope.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (d)<\/p>\n

I was asked to send a stamped addressed envelope.<\/p>\n

Question 4<\/h3>\n

The court has given him permission to visit his son once a week.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) He is allowed to visit his son once a week.<\/p>\n

b) He has given permission to visit his son once a week.<\/p>\n

c) He has been given permission to visit his son once a week.<\/p>\n

d) He is given permission to visit his son once a week by the court.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (c)<\/p>\n

He has been given permission to visit his son once a week.<\/p>\n

Notes<\/b><\/p>\n

It is not always necessary to mention the agent \u2013 the person or thing that does the action \u2013 in passive voice.<\/p>\n

Question 5<\/h3>\n

I have already given his number to the policeman.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) His number has given to the policeman.<\/p>\n

b) The policeman has already been given his number.<\/p>\n

c) His number is already being given to the policeman.<\/p>\n

d) His number was already given to the policeman.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Notes<\/b><\/p>\n

When the verb has two objects, as in this sentence, two passive structures are possible.<\/p>\n

The indirect object (usually a person) can become the subject of the passive verb.<\/p>\n

The policeman has already been given his number.<\/p>\n

The direct object (usually a thing) can become the subject of the passive verb.<\/p>\n

His number has already been given to the policeman.<\/p>\n

Question 6<\/h3>\n

The government is launching a massive family welfare programme in many parts of the country.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) A massive family welfare programme has been launched by the government in many parts of the country.<\/p>\n

b) A massive family welfare programme is being launched by the government in many parts of the country.<\/p>\n

c) A massive family welfare programme is launched by the government in many parts of the country.<\/p>\n

d) A massive family welfare programme was being launched by the government in many parts of the country.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Active verb: is launching; Passive verb: is being launched<\/p>\n

Question 7<\/h3>\n

The children were flying kites.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) Kites were flown by the children.<\/p>\n

b) Kites were being flown by the children.<\/p>\n

c) Kites have been flown by the children.<\/p>\n

d) Kites are being flown by the children.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Active verb: were flying; Passive verb: were being flown<\/p>\n

Question 8<\/h3>\n

The teacher drew a circle on the board.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) A circle was being drawn by the teacher on the board.<\/p>\n

b) A circle was drawn by the teacher on the board.<\/p>\n

c) A circle is drawn by the teacher on the board.<\/p>\n

d) On the board a circle is drawn by the teacher.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Active verb: drew (simple past); Passive verb: was drawn<\/p>\n

Question 9<\/h3>\n

They will demolish the entire structure.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) The entire structure is being demolished by them.<\/p>\n

b) The entire structure will have been demolished by them.<\/p>\n

c) The entire structure will be demolished by them.<\/p>\n

d) The entire structure may be demolished by them.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (c)<\/p>\n

Active verb: will demolish; Passive verb: will be demolished<\/p>\n

Question 10<\/h3>\n

The burglar destroyed several items in the room. Even the carpet has been torn.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) Several items destroyed in the room by the burglar. Even the carpet he has torn.<\/p>\n

b) Several items in the room were destroyed by the burglar. He has even torn the carpet.<\/p>\n

c) Including the carpet, several items in the room have been torn by the burglar.<\/p>\n

d) The burglar, being destroyed several items in the room, also carpet has torn.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Active verb: destroyed; passive verb: were destroyed<\/p>\n

Passive verb: has been torn; active verb: has torn<\/p>\n

Question 11<\/h3>\n

We have told you.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) You have been told.<\/p>\n

b) We have been told.<\/p>\n

c) Told you have been<\/p>\n

d) Have you been told<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (a)<\/p>\n

Question 12<\/h3>\n

Has anybody answered your question?<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) Your question has been answered?<\/p>\n

b) Have you answered your question?<\/p>\n

c) Has your question been answered?<\/p>\n

d) Anybody has answered your question?<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (c)<\/p>\n

Question 13<\/h3>\n

One must keep one\u2019s promises.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) One\u2019s promises are kept.<\/p>\n

b) One\u2019s promises must be kept.<\/p>\n

c) One\u2019s promises were kept.<\/p>\n

d) One\u2019s promises must kept.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Question 14<\/h3>\n

The government has not approved the new drug for sale.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) The government has not been approved for the sale of the new dog.<\/p>\n

b) The new drug has not been approved for sale by the government.<\/p>\n

c) For the sale of the new drug, the government has not given the approval.<\/p>\n

d) The new drug was not approved by the government.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Question 15<\/h3>\n

He teaches us English.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) English is taught to us by him.<\/p>\n

b) We are taught English by him.<\/p>\n

c) English will be taught to us by him.<\/p>\n

d) We were teached English by him.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Question 16<\/h3>\n

Prepare yourself for the worst.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) You be prepared for the worst.<\/p>\n

b) The worst should be prepared for by you.<\/p>\n

c) For the worst, preparation should be made by you.<\/p>\n

d) None of these<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (a)<\/p>\n

Question 17<\/h3>\n

Please shut the door and go to sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) You are requested to shut the door and go to sleep.<\/p>\n

b) Let the door be shut and you be asleep.<\/p>\n

c) The door is to be shut and you are requested to sleep.<\/p>\n

d) The door is to be shut and you are to be asleep.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (a)<\/p>\n

Question 18<\/h3>\n

It is impossible to do this.<\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) Doing this is impossible.<\/p>\n

b) This is impossible to be done.<\/p>\n

c) This must not be done.<\/p>\n

d) This can\u2019t be done.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n

Question 19<\/h3>\n

We must take care of our children.<\/b><\/p>\n

Options<\/p>\n

a) Our children are taken care of by us.<\/p>\n

b) Our children must be taken care of by us.<\/p>\n

c) Our children had been taken care of by us.<\/p>\n

d) Our children will be taken care of by us.<\/p>\n

Solution: Option (b)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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