By then, the children will have completely constructed the projects for exhibition.

1. By then, the projects for exhibition will have been completely constructed by the children.
2. By then, the projects for exhibition have been completely constructed by the children.
3. By then, the projects for exhibition will have completely constructed by the children.
4. By then, the projects for exhibition would have completely constructed by the children.

Explanation

Solution: 1

The given sentence is in active form with Future Perfect tense, which follows -

Active – S + will/shall + have + V3 + O

Passive – O + will/shall + have + been + V3 + by + S

As per the grammar rules, the correct passive form of the given sentence is option A.

The committee is considering action on the bill.

1. Action on the bill is considered by the committee.
2. Action on the bill was considered by the committee.
3. Action on the bill is being considered by the committee.
4. Action on the bill was being considered by the committee.

Explanation

Solution: 3

The given sentence is in active form with Present Continuous tense, which follows -

Active – S + is/am/are + V1 + ing + O

Passive – O + is/am/are + being + V3 + by + S

As per the grammar rules, the correct passive form of the given sentence is option C.

I have brought your book.

1. Your book is brought.
2. Your book has been brought by me.
3. Your book has brought by me.
4. Your book have been brought.

Explanation

Solution: 2

The given sentence is in active form with Present Perfect tense, which follows -

Active – S + has/have + V3 + O

Passive Voice – O + has/have + been + V3 + by + S.

Call in the next candidate.

1. Let the next candidate be call.
2. Call the next candidate.
3. Let the next candidate called.
4. Let the next candidate be called.

Explanation

The given sentence is an imperative sentnce

Explanation:

• An imperative sentence in the passive voice has the following form: 
  ?Let + object + be + past participle.
  Example-Active: Carry it home.
                  Passive: Let it be carried home.?
• When the active voice is in the negative, the passive voice takes the form: 
  Let + object + not + be + past participle.

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The preliminary exam was passed by over two third of the applicants of the civil services.

1. Over two-third of the applicants of the civil services passed the preliminary exam.
2. Over two-third of the applicants of the civil services are passing the preliminary exam.
3. Over two-third of the applicants of the civil services have passed the preliminary exam.
4. Over two-third of the applicants of the civil services pass the preliminary exam. Incorrect Solution: 1 In the given sentence, the action is performed on the subject which signifies that the given sentence is passive in nature. To convert it in active voice, where the subject performs the action, it should be rearranged according to-   Active – S + V2 + O   Passive – O + was/were + V3 + by + S.   It should be noted that ‘was passed’ in the given sentence tells about tense of the sentence, i. e. Simple past. For the given sentence, tense and subject/object are correctly arranged in option A.

Explanation

Solution: 1

In the given sentence, the action is performed on the subject which signifies that the given sentence is passive in nature. To convert it in active voice, where the subject performs the action, it should be rearranged according to-

Active – S + V2 + O

Passive – O + was/were + V3 + by + S.

It should be noted that ‘was passed’ in the given sentence tells about tense of the sentence, i. e. Simple past. For the given sentence, tense and subject/object are correctly arranged in option 1.

By: Brijesh Kumar