Sentences are given in the active voice. Change them into passive voice by supplying a suitable verb form.
1. Close the windows. Let the windows ...................
When we change an imperative sentence to passive voice, we use let with be + past participle.
2. Feed the dogs. Let the dogs .....................
When we change an imperative sentence to passive voice, we use let with be + past participle.
3. Tell the truth. Let the truth .......................
When we change an imperative sentence to passive voice, we use let with be + past participle.
4. Has anybody answered your question? Has your question ...........................?
The present perfect in the passive form becomes has/have + been + past participle.
5. Do cats attack snakes? ................ snakes .................... by cats?
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle form of the verb.
6. Did the noise frighten you? .............. you .................. by the noise?
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
7. When will they announce the results? / When will the results ......................?
In the simple future, the passive form is made with will + be + past participle form of the verb.
8. Do foolish drivers cause accidents? ................... accidents ................... by foolish drivers?
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle form of the verb.
9. They have spent a lot of money on the new house. / A lot of money ........................ on the new house.
In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + been + past participle form of the verb.
10. The cat is chasing the mouse. / The mouse ........................ by the cat.
In the present continuous tense, the passive form is made with is/are/am + being + past participle form of the verb.
11. The Pied Piper's music attracted the rats of Hamelin. / The rats of Hamelin ....................... by the Pied Piper's music.
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
12. Why did they give her a big box? Why ....................... she .................... a big box?
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
Answers
- Close the windows. Let the windows be closed.
- Feed the dogs. Let the dogs be fed.
- Tell the truth. Let the truth be told.
- Has anybody answered your question? Has your question been answered?
- Do cats attack snakes? Are snakes attacked by cats?
- Did the noise frighten you? Were you frightened by the noise?
- When will they announce the results? / When will the results be announced?
- Do foolish drivers cause accidents? Are accidents caused by foolish drivers?
- They have spent a lot of money on the new house. / A lot of money has been spent on the new house.
- The cat is chasing the mouse. / The mouse is being chased by the cat.
- The Pied Piper’s music attracted the rats of Hamelin. / The rats of Hamelin were attracted by the Pied Piper’s music.
