VOICE CHANGE (ANSWER KEY)
A.
Change the voice of the following sentences.
1. They still
deny the women the right to property in many parts of our country.
The right to
property is still denied to the women in many parts of our country.
2. My grandmother
told me many stories.
I was told many
stories by my grandmother.
3. There is a
delay in the flight.
Passive not
possible
4. The principal
has not spoken to the students yet.
The students have
not been spoken to by the principal yet.
5. They will
prosecute the trespassers.
The trespassers
will be prosecuted (in this sentence by them, not required; and if you add
marks will not be deducted).
6. They will
hoist the flag now.
The flag will be
hoisted by them now.
7. They must
think over the problem.
The problem must be
thought over by them.
8. My friend has
left a gift behind.
A gift has been
left behind by my friend.
9. He might
replace the old lock soon.
The old lock might
be replaced by him soon.
10. The soldiers
have lost the battle.
The battle has been
lost (in this sentence by the soldiers, not required; and if you write marks
will not be deducted).
B.
Change the voice of the following Imperative Sentences.
1. Post the letter.
Let the letter be posted.
2. Send the book.
Let the book be sent.
3. Do not pluck flowers.
Let he flowers not be plucked.
4. Don’t waste time.
Let the time not be wasted.
5. Do not unlock the door.
Let the door not be unlocked.
6. Let the window be opened.
Open the window.
7. Let the doctor be called.
Call the doctor.
8. Let the police be not informed.
Do not inform the police.
9. Let the box be unlocked.
Unlock the box.
10. Let it be distributed among all.
Distribute it among all.
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