Sentences are given in the passive voice. You have to change them into the active voice.
1. This portrait was painted by my grandmother. / My grandmother ........................ this portrait.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. The injured boy was taken to the hospital. / They ..................... the injured boy to the hospital.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. She has been sacked. / They .......................... her.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. I have been invited to their party. / They ............................ me to their party.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. She has been promoted. / They .......................... her.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. The dog was beaten by its master. / The master .................... the dog.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. He was run over by a speeding car. / A speeding car ........................ over him.
Correct!
Wrong!
8. The flowers have been plucked by the children. / The children .......................... the flowers.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. My pen has been stolen. / Somebody ........................... my pen.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. The house is being built by the masons. / Masons ............................ the house.
Correct!
Wrong!
11. Short stories are written by her. / She ...................... short stories.
Correct!
Wrong!
12. The thief has been arrested by the police. / The police ........................... the thief.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. My grandmother painted this portrait.
2. They took the injured boy to the hospital.
3. They have sacked her.
4. They have invited me to their party.
5. They have promoted her.
6. The master beat the dog.
7. A speeding car ran over him.
8. The children have plucked the flowers.
9. Somebody has stolen my pen.
10. Masons are building the house.
11. She writes short stories.
12. The police have arrested the thief.
