Active and Passive

Exercise 1

Change the given sentences into the appropriate Voice.

1. His failure surprised us.

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2. Who has done this?

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3. Whom are they referring to?

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Exercise 2

Change the given sentences into Passive Voice.

1. Kites are being made by the children.

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2. The accused was found guilty of murder.

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3. She is seldom seen in this part of the city.

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4. The small girl was knocked down by a scooter.

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5. Akbar was crowned king.

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6. Why should she be deprived of her share?

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7. Mr. Kapoor is known to me.

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Exercise 3

Change the given sentences into Active Voice.

1. I shall write a letter to her.

A letter shall be written to her by me.

2. Do not laugh at a beggar.

A beggar should not be laughed at.

3. She told us to leave the room.

We were told to leave the room by her.