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Active Or Passive Voice

June 11, 2019 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an active or passive verb.

1. We .................................. this.

Correct! Wrong!

When the subject is the doer of the action, we use an active verb.

2. He ................................. responsible for the failure of the project.

Correct! Wrong!

We use a passive verb when the subject is not the doer of the action.

3. The prizes .................................... by the chief guest.

Correct! Wrong!

We use a passive verb when the subject is not the doer of the action.

4. When mummy arrived, the problem .....................................

Correct! Wrong!

We use a passive verb when the subject is not the doer of the action.

5. I .................................... to him yesterday.

Correct! Wrong!

6. They ..................................... of the developments.

Correct! Wrong!

7. He ...................................... his bride to his friends.

Correct! Wrong!

8. I .................................... to a nice woman at the party.

Correct! Wrong!

9. He ..................................... for his kind deeds.

Correct! Wrong!

10. Everyone .................................. to hear the news.

Correct! Wrong!

11. We .......................................... anything from them yet.

Correct! Wrong!

12. The girl .................................... by a passerby.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. We will not tolerate this.

2. He was held responsible for the failure of the project.

3. The prizes were distributed by the chief guest.

4. When mummy arrived, the problem was resolved.

5. I talked to him yesterday.

6. They have been informed of the developments.

7. He introduced his bride to his friends.

8. I was introduced to a nice woman at the party.

9. He is still remembered for his kind deeds.

10. Everyone was shocked to hear the news.

11. We have not heard anything from them yet.

12. The girl was saved by a passerby.

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