Voice - Study Mode

[#86] Rabindranath Tagore wrote the 'Gitanjali'.
Correct Answer

(A) The 'Gitanjali' was written by Rabindranath Tagore.

Explanation

Solution: The 'Gitanjali' was written by Rabindranath Tagore. Given sentence is in simple past tense and it is in active voice, we need to change it into passive voice. Rule : Subject + (was / were) + V 3 + Optional Agents.

[#87] All vulnerable places are kept under constant vigil by the Policemen.
Correct Answer

(A) The Policemen keep all vulnerable places under constant vigil.

Explanation

Solution: The Policemen keep all vulnerable places under constant vigil. Given sentence is in simple present tense and it is in passive voice. Rule : Subject + V 1 + Other agents

[#88] The thieves victimise the innocent commoners.
Correct Answer

(C) The innocent commoners are victimised by the thieves.

Explanation

Solution: The innocent commoners are victimised by the thieves. Given sentence is in simple present tense and it is in active voice. Rule : Subject + (is/am/are) + V 3 + Other agents

[#89] The boys were playing cricket.
Correct Answer

(D) Cricket was being played by the boys.
(H) Cricket was being played by the boys.

Explanation

Solution: Cricket was being played by the boys. Given sentence is in past continuous tense and it is in active voice. Rule : Subject + (was/were) + being + V 3 + Other agents

[#90] We should not encourage indiscipline.
Correct Answer

(B) Indiscipline should not be encouraged by us.

Explanation

Solution: Indiscipline should not be encouraged by us. The given sentence contains one of Model verb (Model Verb = will, shall, can, may, might, could, might, must, would). It is in active voice. Rule : Subject + Model verb + be + V 3 + Optional Objects.