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Active And Passive Voice Exercise

August 6, 2022 B1pdf

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1She ............... of your plans.
Wrong!
Use the passive form "should be informed" because she receives the information.
2I ............... to his friends.
Wrong!
Use "was introduced" because the speaker was presented to other people.
3Emperor Asoka ............... several reforms.
Wrong!
Use the active verb "introduced" because Emperor Asoka did the action.
4Your deeds ............... even after you are gone.
Wrong!
Use the passive future form "will be remembered" because your deeds receive the action.
5The boy ............... for his honesty.
Wrong!
Use "was praised" because the boy received praise for his honesty.
6He ............... in his native place.
Wrong!
Use "was arrested" because he received the action of arresting.
7The absconding criminal ...............
Wrong!
Use "has been caught" because the criminal receives the action in the present perfect passive.

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  1. She should be informed of your plans.
  2. I was introduced to his friends.
  3. Emperor Asoka introduced several reforms.
  4. Your deeds will be remembered even after you are gone.
  5. The boy was praised for his honesty.
  6. He was arrested in his native place.
  7. The absconding criminal has been caught.

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