‘They say’ can be changed into ‘It is said’. Sentences with the following four tenses of verbs cannot be transformed into Passive Voice. Present Perfect Continuous E.g. Anita has been playing squash since childhood.
Past Perfect Continuous E.g. My family had been running textile business for years. Future Continuous E.g. Students will be giving dance performance tomorrow.
Future Perfect Continuous E.g. They will have been discussing the sensitive issues for five days. Task Change the following sentences into Passive Voice. a.
The Governor inaugurated the exhibition at ten o’ clock. b. The crowd expected their leader to arrive early in the morning. c.
Who taught her Computer Science? d. They unanimously named Ravi the captain of team. e.
The President gave the commander an award. f. Do not tell a lie. g.
Please open the door. h. It is time to stop the work. i.
They say he is a spy. j. One should keep one’s promise. k.
People burn a great deal of wood in winter. l. Where had you kept the book? 12th - - Page m.
When did you feel the tremors? n. How did you do the experiment? o.
Whose car did someone park in front of your gate? Task Change the following sentences into Active Voice. a) The smuggler has been nabbed by the police. b) By whom were you interviewed?
c) Why were you scolded by your parents? d) Not a word was spoken by the convict in self–defence. e) Good news is expected shortly. f) The mail has just been received.
g) Sundari has been taken to hospital by her husband. h) Our television is being repaired now. i) Sweets have not been distributed to children by the organisers. j) Prizes were being given by the chief guest.
k) Nobody has been seen in the library this week. l) Nobody would have known the truth if you had not disclosed it. m) You are advised to help the poor and needy. n) You are requested to make a cup of tea for the guest.