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Passive Transformation – Quiz 1
Passive Transformation Quiz 1 (23 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the ability to transform active sentences into passive ones, focusing on future perfect passive voice and understanding the differences between active and passive voice. It tests knowledge of subject-verb agreement, focus shift in sentence structure, and grammatical transformation skills.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Bythis time tomorrow we willhave signedthe deal.
A) By this time tomorrow the deal shall be signed.
B) By this time tomorrow the deal will have been signed.
C) By this time tomorrow the deal will be singing.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) By this time tomorrow the deal will have been signed.
This sentence uses the future perfect tense, which indicates an action that will be completed by a certain point in the future. The passive voice "will have been signed" accurately conveys that the signing of the deal will be done by the specified time.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Uses the conditional tense, which is not appropriate for expressing certainty about the future.
Option B:
Correct use of future perfect passive voice.
Option C:
Incorrect verb form; "singing" should be in past participle form and used with 'have been' to indicate passivity.
Option D:
Not applicable as option B is correct.
2.
It is believed that alternative medicine is becoming very popular.
A) Alternative medicine is believed to be becoming very popular.
B) Alternative medicine is believing to become very popular.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is A) Alternative medicine is believed to be becoming very popular.
In this sentence, the passive voice structure "is believed to be" transforms the active voice "people believe that alternative medicine is" into a more formal and indirect statement. This transformation aligns with the passive voice rule where the subject (alternative medicine) receives the action (becoming popular), and the agent (people believing) is implied but not explicitly stated.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correctly uses passive voice "is believed to be" which accurately reflects the transformation from active to passive.
Option B:
Incorrect as it incorrectly places the verb "believing" in an active form, not following the passive structure required by the question.
Option C:
Incorrect because both A and B are correct based on the given options, but only A fits the passive transformation rule correctly.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct option (A) that meets the criteria of the passive transformation question.
3.
It is thought that the prisioner escaped by climbing over the wall.
A) The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over the wall.
B) The prisoner is taught to have escaped by climbing over the wall.
C) The prisoner is throughout to have escaped by climbing over the wall.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is Option A: "The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over the wall." This sentence uses a passive transformation correctly, where the focus shifts from the action (climbing) to the subject (the prisoner). In this structure, "thought" is used as a verb in its past participle form, indicating that it is believed or considered.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses passive voice with "is thought to have escaped," focusing on the belief about the prisoner's action.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Taught" should be "thought." The verb is wrong, and it doesn't convey the idea of a belief or consideration.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Throughout" is not appropriate here; it implies a continuous state rather than an action that occurred in the past.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one correct option exists (A).
4.
It is said that many people are homeless after the floods.
A) Many people say they were homeless after the floods.
B) Many people are said to be homeless after the floods.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B correctly uses the passive voice, transforming "Many people are homeless after the floods" into "Many people are said to be homeless after the floods." This transformation shifts the focus from the action (being homeless) to the source of information (said to be).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Uses active voice, which does not match the passive structure required by the question.
Option B:
Correctly uses passive voice and is thus the right answer.
Option C:
Includes an incorrect option (A) along with the correct one (B), making it invalid.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a valid correct answer among the options provided.
5.
They pay us every Friday.
A) We are pay for every Friday.
B) We are paid every Friday.
C) We paid every Friday.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "They pay us every Friday" is in active voice, where the subject (they) performs the action (pay). To transform this into passive voice, we need to change it so that the focus shifts from the doer of the action to the receiver of the action. The correct transformation would be "We are paid every Friday," which places the emphasis on us as the recipients of the payment.
Option B) We are paid every Friday is the correct answer because:
- It uses passive voice.
- The subject (we) is now receiving the action (are paid).
- The time frame (every Friday) remains unchanged and correctly placed in the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Active voice, not passive.
Option B:
Correct. Passive voice with proper subject and verb tense.
Option C:
Incorrect. Past tense, not present continuous.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option B is correct.
6.
It is expected that the government will lose the election.
A) The government is expected to lose the election.
B) The government will be expecting to lose the election.
C) The government expects to lose the election.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is A) The government is expected to lose the election. This sentence uses a passive transformation, where the subject (the government) is receiving the action (expected to lose). In option A, "is expected" is in passive form, making it grammatically and structurally correct for expressing that an external entity expects the government to lose.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses passive voice with "is expected."
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses active voice, which doesn't fit the context of expectation.
Option C:
Incorrect. Uses active voice and implies the government is expecting its own loss.
Option D:
Incorrect. None are correct.
7.
Hemingway had written three books before 1867.
A) Three books had been written by Hemingway before 1867.
B) Three books had been written before 1867.
C) Three books were being written before 1867 by Hemingway,.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is Option A: "Three books had been written by Hemingway before 1867." This sentence correctly uses the passive voice to indicate that three books were completed by Hemingway prior to 1867. The active form would be "Hemingway had written three books before 1867," but in the passive, the focus is on the action (writing) and its result (books), not on the subject performing the action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses passive voice to indicate that Hemingway wrote three books before 1867.
Option B:
Incorrect. Does not specify who wrote the books, making it ambiguous.
Option C:
Incorrect. Implies an ongoing action which is not indicated by "before 1867."
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one option (A) is correct.
8.
I don't like people seeing me in my pyjamas.
A) I don't like being seen in my pyjamas.
B) I don't like my pyjamas.
C) I don't like to see you in my pyjamas.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option A correctly captures the meaning of the original statement, indicating a dislike for being seen in one's pyjamas. The other options misinterpret the sentence structure and intent.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correctly reflects the speaker’s preference not to be observed wearing pyjamas.
Option B:
Incorrect as it suggests a dislike for the pyjamas themselves, which is not what the original statement conveys.
Option C:
Incorrect because it implies the speaker does not like seeing someone else in their pyjamas, which is not the intended meaning.
Option D:
Not applicable as Option A accurately interprets the given sentence.
9.
Willthey acceptmy apologies?
A) Will by people my apologies be accepted?.
B) Will my apologies be accepted?.
C) My apologies will be accepted?.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B correctly transforms the original sentence into a passive voice construction, which is the focus of the "Passive Transformation" topic. The sentence "Will my apologies be accepted?" uses the passive form with "be accepted," making it grammatically correct and relevant to the subject.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it does not properly transform the original sentence into a passive voice.
Option B:
Correct, uses passive voice with "be accepted."
Option C:
Incorrect, does not use passive voice and is incomplete in structure.
Option D:
Not applicable since Option B is correct.
10.
Mygrandfather builtthis house in 1943.
A) This house by my grandfather was built in 1943.
B) My grandfather was bullied in 1943.
C) This house was built by my grandfather in 1943.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option C correctly transforms the active sentence "My grandfather built this house in 1943" into a passive voice construction: "This house was built by my grandfather in 1943." In passive voice, the focus shifts from the subject (my grandfather) to the object (this house).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The sentence structure is changed but not into a proper passive form.
Option B:
Incorrect. This option introduces irrelevant information about bullying, which was not mentioned in the original sentence.
Option C:
Correct. It accurately transforms the active voice to passive voice with correct grammar and structure.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
11.
It is alleged that he drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
A) He is alleged to have driven through the town at 90 miles an hour.
B) He is alleged to drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
C) It is alleged to driving through the town at 90 miles an hour.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because it properly transforms the active voice sentence "It is alleged that he drove through the town at 90 miles an hour" into passive voice using the structure "He is alleged to have driven..." This maintains the meaning while changing the focus of the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper passive transformation with 'to have'.
Option B:
Incorrect. Missing 'have' after 'alleged'.
Option C:
Incorrect. Grammatically incorrect and does not use passive voice.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one option is correct.
12.
I want someone tolove me.
A) I want to be loved.
B) Somebody is wanted to love me.
C) Me wants to be loved by someone.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because it transforms the original statement into a passive voice construction, which is the focus of this question on passive transformation. The sentence "I want someone to love me" in active form becomes "I want to be loved" in passive form.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correctly transforms the original statement into a passive voice construction.
Option B:
Incorrect as it does not properly transform the sentence and uses unnecessary structure.
Option C:
Incorrect due to improper subject-verb agreement and word order in passive transformation.
Option D:
Not needed since Option A is correct.
13.
Somebody should do the work.
A) Somedoby should be working.
B) The work should be done.
C) The work should have been done.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B, "The work should be done," is correct because it transforms the active sentence "Somebody should do the work" into a passive form where the focus shifts from the subject (somebody) to the action (the work). In passive voice, the subject becomes the object of the preposition "by," and the original verb changes to a form that includes "be" plus the past participle. Here, "should do" is transformed into "should be done."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it does not maintain the passive voice structure.
Option B:
Correct for the transformation to passive voice.
Option C:
Incorrect as it implies a past action, which is not indicated in the original sentence.
Option D:
Not applicable since option B is correct.
14.
It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident.
A) Two people are reported to have been seriously injured in the accident.
B) Two people is reported they were been seriously injured in the accident.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option A correctly uses the passive voice construction "are reported to have been" which accurately transforms the active voice sentence into a passive one, maintaining grammatical correctness and clarity.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper passive transformation.
Option B:
Incorrect. The verb structure is wrong; "is reported" should be "are reported," and the sentence lacks necessary punctuation.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both options A and B are analyzed separately, so this option cannot be correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is valid.
15.
Many celebrities attended the lecture on women's rights.
A) Women's rights were attended by many celebrities.
B) The lecture on women's rights was attended by many celebrities.
C) The lecture on many celebrities was attended by women's rights.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B correctly transforms the original sentence into a passive voice construction, where "the lecture on women's rights" is the subject and "was attended" describes what happened to it. This maintains the meaning that many celebrities were present at the event while changing the focus from the action (celebrities attending) to the object of attention (the lecture).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrectly changes the subject and verb structure, making "women's rights" the subject which is not accurate.
Option B:
Correct. Passive transformation where the focus shifts to what happened to the lecture (it was attended).
Option C:
Incorrect as it incorrectly places "the lecture on many celebrities" as the subject, which does not match the original meaning.
Option D:
Not applicable since option B is correct.
16.
Marktwain wrote "the adventures of tom sawyer" in 1876.
A) "The adventures of Mark Twain" is written for Mark Twain in 1876.
B) "The adventures of Tom Sawyer" were written by Mark Twain in 1876.
C) "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was written by Mark Twain in 1876.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option C is correct because it accurately transforms the original statement into a passive voice construction, where "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" becomes the subject and the focus shifts to the action (writing) performed by Mark Twain in 1876.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The title is incorrectly changed to "The adventures of Mark Twain," which does not match the original statement.
Option B:
Incorrect. While this option correctly identifies the author and year, it uses active voice instead of passive transformation as required by the question.
Option C:
Correct. This option accurately transforms the sentence into a passive construction focusing on the book being written by Mark Twain in 1876.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
17.
Havethey takenherto hospital?
A) Had she taken then to hospital?.
B) Has she been taken to hospital?.
C) Had she been taken to hospital?.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because it uses the present perfect passive voice, which matches the original sentence's tense and structure. "Have they taken her to hospital?" can be transformed into "Has she been taken to hospital?" by changing the subject and applying the passive voice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses 'Had' which changes the tense from present perfect to past perfect.
Option B:
Correct, uses present perfect passive voice.
Option C:
Incorrect for similar reasons as Option A; it uses 'Had' instead of 'Has'.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct option (B).
18.
You can't take pictures in this place.
A) Pictures haven't been taken in this place.
B) Pictures can't be taken in this place.
C) You will be taken by this picturesque place.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B correctly uses the passive voice to convey that taking pictures is not possible in this place, aligning with the original statement's meaning.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
This option incorrectly states a past fact about picture-taking, which does not match the present prohibition implied by the original sentence.
Option B:
Correct. Uses passive voice to indicate that taking pictures is forbidden in this place.
Option C:
This option introduces an unrelated meaning of "taken" as a verb, which does not fit the context of picture-taking prohibition.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option B is correct.
19.
They hid the treasure a long time ago.
A) The treasure was hided a long time ago.
B) The treasure was hidden a long time ago.
C) The treasure hid them a long time ago.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because it properly transforms the active sentence "They hid the treasure a long time ago" into its passive form, where the subject (the treasure) becomes the object and the verb is transformed to include the past participle "hidden." The structure in Option B is: "The treasure was hidden a long time ago."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Uses "hided" which is not a standard English word.
Option B:
Correct. Proper passive transformation.
Option C:
Incorrect. Confuses active and passive voice, and the subject-verb agreement is wrong.
Option D:
Not applicable as Option B is correct.
20.
The students will give a presentation tomorrow.
A) Tomorrow will give students a presentation.
B) A presentation will be given by the students tomorrow.
C) A presentation will be giving students tomorrow.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B correctly uses the passive voice construction "will be given" to transform the active sentence into a passive one, where the focus is on the presentation rather than the students performing the action. This aligns with the concept of passive transformation in English grammar.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it changes the subject and verb structure improperly.
Option B:
Correct for using passive voice properly.
Option C:
Incorrect as "giving" is a gerund, not a passive construction.
Option D:
Not applicable since Option B is correct.
21.
It is known that the prime minister is in favour of the new law.
A) The prime minister knew to be in favour of the new law.
B) The prime minister is known to be in favour of the new law.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because it uses the passive voice, which transforms the sentence to focus on the action (being in favour of the new law) rather than the subject (the prime minister). This aligns with the concept of passive transformation where the subject receives the action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. It uses active voice, focusing on the subject performing the action.
Option B:
Correct. Uses passive voice to emphasize the action rather than the actor.
Option C:
Incorrect. Includes both options A and B, which are not correct as per the question's requirement for a single answer.
Option D:
Incorrect. Indicates no correct option exists, but Option B is indeed correct.
22.
Thetraffic mighthave delayedjimmy.
A) Jimmy might have delayed the traffic.
B) Jimmy might have been delayed by the traffic.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because the original sentence "The traffic might have delayed Jimmy" can be transformed into passive voice, which results in "Jimmy might have been delayed by the traffic." This transformation changes the focus from the action (delay) to the receiver of the action (Jimmy).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. It reverses the subject and the object, making Jimmy perform the action instead of receiving it.
Option B:
Correct. It correctly transforms the sentence into passive voice with "might have been delayed" as the main verb phrase.
Option C:
Incorrect. It includes both options A and B, which are not correct in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. The original sentence can be accurately transformed into passive voice, so "none of the above" is not applicable here.
23.
They are going to returnthe books to the school.
A) The school is going to return to the books.
B) The books are being returned to the school.
C) The books are going to be returned to the school.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option C is correct because it uses the passive voice construction "are going to be returned," which accurately transforms the active sentence "They are going to return the books to the school" into a passive form where the focus is on the action rather than the doer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. This option incorrectly reverses the subject and object, making it grammatically incorrect.
Option B:
Incorrect. While this uses passive voice, "are being returned" is not appropriate for future tense.
Option C:
Correct. Uses proper passive construction in future tense.
Option D:
Not applicable since option C is correct.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is passive transformation in English grammar?
Passive transformation involves changing a sentence from active voice to passive voice, where the subject of the sentence becomes the object and the verb changes form. This often emphasizes the action rather than the doer.
Can you use future perfect passive voice in a sentence?
Yes, future perfect passive voice can be used to express an action that will have been completed by a certain point in the future. For example, "By next year, the project will have been completed."
How does passive transformation differ from active voice?
In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., "The dog chased the cat"). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., "The cat was chased by the dog"), shifting focus to the receiver of the action.
Why might someone use passive transformation in writing?
Passive transformation can be used to emphasize the object or recipient of an action, avoid specifying the doer (especially when unknown), or maintain a formal tone. It is useful for clarity and emphasis.
Is passive voice always better than active voice?
No, the choice between active and passive voice depends on context and purpose. Active voice is generally more direct and engaging, while passive voice can be clearer or more formal in certain situations.