Question 1

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.  A lengthy, forceful, and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly, often used to criticise, persuade, or stir the …

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Introduction / Context: The question asks for a one word substitute for "a lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly." Such speeches are common in political rallies, protests, and certain intense meetings. The vocabulary word being tested here is often used in newspapers and critical commentary to describe a style of combative or overly long speechmaking. Given Data / Assumptions: The speech is lengthy, not brief. The style is aggressive or forceful, not calm and gentle. It is addressed to a large group of people, like a crowd or assembly. The options are hullabaloo, cacophony, pandemonium, harangue, and oration. We must select the word that refers specifically to a speech, not just noise or confusion. Concept / Approach: The word "harangue" refers to a long, passionate, and often aggressive speech delivered in front of an audience, usually intended to criticise, persuade, or scold. It typically has a negative tone, suggesting that the speech is overly emotional or tedious. Other options refer to noise or disorder rather than a speech itself, or they lack the sense of aggression and attack present in the definition. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Note that the definition clearly mentions a "speech," so we need a word that refers to speaking, not general noise.Step 2: Examine "hullabaloo," which refers to an uproar or loud confusing noise, not a speech.Step 3: Examine "cacophony," which means a harsh mixture of sounds, again focusing on noise rather than words addressed to an audience.Step 4: Examine "pandemonium," which means wild and noisy disorder, chaos, or uproar.Step 5: Examine "harangue," defined as a lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a public gathering.Step 6: Examine "oration," which means a formal and often ceremonial speech, usually dignified rather than aggressive.Step 7: Confirm that "harangue" best matches the elements of length, aggression, and public address. Verification / Alternative check: Imagine a politician shouting angrily at a crowd for half an hour, criticising opponents and warning of disaster. Commentators might write that the politician delivered a harangue. They would not usually describe this as a hullabaloo or cacophony, which describe the noisy environment rather than the speech content. An "oration" sounds formal and respectful, which does not capture the aggressive tone. This discrimination confirms that harangue is the intended word. Why Other Options Are Wrong: "Hullabaloo," "cacophony," and "pandemonium" all refer to noisy confusion and uproar, not to a structured speech, even if the speech causes that noise. "Oration" refers to a formal, polished public speech, often ceremonial, such as at a graduation or official function. It does not convey the harsh, aggressive tone that is central to a harangue. Common Pitfalls: One common mistake is to choose "oration" simply because it clearly relates to public speaking. However, the question emphasises aggression and length, with a slightly negative connotation. Harangue carries this negativity, whereas oration often has a neutral or positive association. Another pitfall is confusing crowd noise words with speech words. Always identify whether the question is about sound in general or about a specific act like speaking. Final Answer: harangue

Question 2

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  He could have solved the problem.

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Introduction / Context: This grammar question tests your understanding of how to change a sentence from the active voice to the passive voice, especially when a modal verb such as "could" is involved. The original sentence is "He could have solved the problem." You must select the option that correctly expresses the same meaning in the passive voice while preserving tense and sense. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: He could have solved the problem. Subject: he. Object: the problem. Verb phrase: could have solved (modal verb plus perfect infinitive). We must convert this to passive voice with the object as the new subject. Concept / Approach: When changing a sentence with a modal verb to passive voice, the standard pattern is: object + modal verb + have been + past participle + by + subject. In this sentence, the modal "could" must stay, and "have solved" must change to "have been solved," because the problem is the receiver of the action. The phrase "by him" shows who had the ability to solve the problem. This structure preserves both the possibility and the past time reference of the original. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object in the active sentence: the problem.Step 2: Bring that object to the front to become the new subject of the passive sentence.Step 3: Retain the modal verb "could" and follow the pattern "could have been" for the passive perfect form.Step 4: Change the main verb "solved" to its past participle form "solved" and place it after "been."Step 5: Add the agent phrase "by him" at the end to show who had the ability to solve the problem.Step 6: The resulting sentence is: The problem could have been solved by him. Verification / Alternative check: To verify, convert the passive sentence back into active voice. Start with the agent "him," convert it to the subject form "he," keep the modal "could," keep the perfect structure "have solved," and move "the problem" back to object position. This gives you "He could have solved the problem," which matches the original sentence exactly. This confirms that the chosen passive form is correct. Why Other Options Are Wrong: "The problem could be solved by him" uses simple modal with base form and removes the perfect aspect, changing the time reference. "The problem could have solved by him" is grammatically incorrect because passive construction requires "have been solved," not "have solved." "The problem could solve by him" wrongly uses the verb "solve" without proper passive auxiliary. "The problem was able to be solved by him" changes the structure and emphasis; it suggests a general ability rather than the specific modal perfect meaning of the original. Common Pitfalls: Students often forget to include "been" in passive forms with perfect aspect and modal verbs. Another common error is to copy the active structure directly after the modal, which leads to expressions like "could have solved by" without the necessary auxiliary. Remember that in passive voice, after a modal and "have," you must include "been" before the main verb in its past participle form. Final Answer: The problem could have been solved by him.

Question 3

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (negative imperative). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  Do not insult the poor.

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Introduction / Context: This question examines your understanding of converting negative imperative sentences from the active voice to the passive voice. The original sentence is "Do not insult the poor." Imperatives give commands, requests, or instructions. When converted to passive voice, English often uses the structure "Let" plus an appropriate passive form of the verb. You must choose the option that correctly preserves both negativity and politeness while shifting to passive voice. Given Data / Assumptions: Active imperative sentence: Do not insult the poor. Hidden subject: you (understood in all imperatives). Object: the poor (a collective noun referring to poor people). The sentence is negative because of "not." We need a passive form that keeps the negative command. Concept / Approach: In English, when turning an imperative sentence into the passive voice, we usually use the pattern "Let + object + be + past participle." For negative imperatives, "not" is placed before "be," giving "Let the poor not be insulted." This preserves the sense of a strong instruction while placing the focus on the receiver "the poor" rather than on the doer, who is not named. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object "the poor," which will become the grammatical focus in the passive form.Step 2: Recall the passive structure for imperatives: Let + object + be + past participle.Step 3: Insert the negative word "not" before "be" to maintain the negative command.Step 4: Use the past participle "insulted" as the main verb in the passive construction.Step 5: The resulting sentence is "Let the poor not be insulted," which is grammatically correct and matches the meaning of the original sentence. Verification / Alternative check: The meaning of "Do not insult the poor" is that nobody should insult poor people. The passive "Let the poor not be insulted" expresses the same idea by focusing on what must happen to the poor rather than on what the subject must do. Both clearly prohibit any act of insulting the poor. This semantic equivalence confirms that the transformation is correct. Why Other Options Are Wrong: "The poor are not insulted" sounds like a simple present statement of fact, not a command or instruction. "The poor is not insulted" is grammatically incorrect because "the poor" is plural and must take "are," not "is." "Let the poor be not insulted" is awkward and unnatural in modern English word order because "not" is wrongly placed after "be." "The poor should not be insulted" gives a general recommendation using "should," which changes the tone from direct imperative to suggestion, so it does not match the typical exam pattern for a passive imperative. Common Pitfalls: Students often convert imperatives into simple present statements and forget that the original sentence is a command, not a description. Another common error is incorrect placement of "not" and using unnatural word order in passive constructions. As a rule, remember that for negative passive imperatives, the most natural pattern is "Let + object + not + be + past participle." Final Answer: Let the poor not be insulted.

Question 4

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (negative imperative). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  Do not disturb me.

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Introduction / Context: This question focuses on changing a negative imperative sentence from active voice to passive voice. The original sentence is "Do not disturb me." Imperative sentences give orders or requests, and they have an implied subject "you." The passive version must retain the command sense while shifting the emphasis to the receiver of the action, which is "me" in this case. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: Do not disturb me. Implied subject: you. Object: me. Verb: disturb. The sentence is negative because of "not." The exam expects a standard passive imperative construction. Concept / Approach: For imperatives, the typical passive construction uses "Let" followed by the object and the passive verb phrase "be" plus past participle. For negative commands, "not" is inserted before "be." Therefore, "Do not disturb me" becomes "Let me not be disturbed." This construction retains the sense that others are instructed not to disturb the speaker and shifts the focus onto the person who should remain undisturbed. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object in the active sentence: me.Step 2: Use the imperative passive pattern: Let + object + not + be + past participle.Step 3: Insert "me" after "Let" to keep the correct object reference.Step 4: Place "not" before "be" to preserve the negative sense of the command.Step 5: Use the past participle "disturbed" after "be" to complete the passive structure.Step 6: The resulting sentence is "Let me not be disturbed." Verification / Alternative check: The meaning of "Do not disturb me" is that no one should interrupt or bother the speaker. "Let me not be disturbed" expresses the same idea in passive form, focusing on the condition of the speaker instead of what others must do. Both sentences forbid the same action. If we attempt to turn the passive back into active, we get a sense like "Do not disturb me," confirming that the transformation is correct and faithful to the original intent. Why Other Options Are Wrong: "Let me be disturbed not" uses an unnatural word order that is uncommon in modern English. "Let me not disturbed" is grammatically incorrect because it misses the auxiliary "be" before the past participle. "Let I not be disturbed" is wrong because "I" should be in the objective form "me" after "Let." "I should not be disturbed" changes the structure to a statement of recommendation using "should" rather than a direct imperative pattern, so it does not match the standard exam conversion for this type of question. Common Pitfalls: Learners often omit the auxiliary "be" when forming the passive, leading to incorrect forms like "Let me not disturbed." Another pitfall is misplacing "not" or using archaic word order. The safest approach is to remember the fixed pattern "Let + object + not + be + past participle" for negative imperative sentences converted into passive voice. Final Answer: Let me not be disturbed.

Question 5

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (interrogative with a modal verb). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  Who will help me?

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Introduction / Context: This question tests your ability to change an interrogative sentence from active voice to passive voice. The sentence given is "Who will help me?" This is a question with a modal verb "will" and the interrogative pronoun "who." In passive voice, "who" usually changes to "by whom," and the word order must follow standard rules for questions with auxiliaries. Given Data / Assumptions: Active interrogative sentence: Who will help me? Subject in the active voice: who (unknown doer). Object: me. Verb phrase: will help. We must form a passive question with correct auxiliary placement. Concept / Approach: In passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject, and "who" is usually replaced by "by whom" to show the agent of the action. The basic passive pattern here is "I will be helped by whom." Because it is a question with "will," we need to invert "will" and the subject "I" to form "Will I be helped by whom?" Finally, to keep the interrogative pronoun at the beginning, we write "By whom will I be helped?" which is the most grammatically correct and formal passive form. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object "me" and convert it to the subject form "I" for the passive sentence.Step 2: Create a passive structure: I will be helped by plus the agent phrase.Step 3: Replace the interrogative subject "who" with "by whom" to introduce the agent in the passive voice.Step 4: Invert the auxiliary "will" and the subject "I" to make a proper question structure: will I be helped.Step 5: Place "by whom" at the beginning to preserve the question form and emphasis: By whom will I be helped. Verification / Alternative check: If we take the passive question "By whom will I be helped?" and convert it back to active voice, we replace "I" with "me," "by whom" with "who," and take "will help" as the verb phrase. This gives us "Who will help me?" which matches the original sentence exactly. This confirms that we have preserved both meaning and grammatical correctness. Why Other Options Are Wrong: "By whom I shall be helped?" uses "shall" instead of "will" and does not follow proper interrogative inversion because the auxiliary should come before the subject. "By whom would I be helped?" changes the modal verb from will to would, altering the sense of future certainty. "By whom I will be helped?" again has incorrect word order for a question, as the auxiliary must precede the subject in standard English. "Who will I be helped by?" is common in informal speech but does not match the formal exam style which prefers "By whom will I be helped?" and keeps preposition and pronoun together. Common Pitfalls: Students often forget to change "who" to "by whom" in passive questions, or they place the auxiliary after the subject, breaking the typical interrogative structure. Another frequent error is to switch to a different modal verb by mistake. To avoid these problems, remember that in formal passive questions with "who," you usually start with "By whom" and then follow with auxiliary plus subject plus past participle. Final Answer: By whom will I be helped?

Question 6

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (interrogative in the present perfect). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  Who has destroyed N…

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Introduction / Context: This question checks your ability to convert an interrogative sentence in the present perfect tense from active voice to passive voice. The sentence is "Who has destroyed Nagasaki?" It uses the interrogative pronoun "who" and the auxiliary "has" with the past participle "destroyed." The passive version must preserve both the tense and the question form while shifting the focus to Nagasaki as the grammatical subject. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: Who has destroyed Nagasaki? Subject in active voice: who (unknown doer). Object: Nagasaki. Tense: present perfect (has destroyed). We must transform this into a passive question with correct auxiliary placement. Concept / Approach: To change such a question into passive voice, we make the object "Nagasaki" the subject of the sentence, introduce the agent with "by whom," and keep the present perfect structure as "has been destroyed." In a passive question starting with a question phrase, the auxiliary "has" must come before the subject "Nagasaki." Therefore, the correct pattern is "By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed?" which is both grammatically correct and faithful to the meaning of the original. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Move the object "Nagasaki" into subject position in the passive sentence.Step 2: Form the passive present perfect: has been destroyed.Step 3: Replace "who" with "by whom" to introduce the doer in passive voice.Step 4: Use the correct question word order: auxiliary "has" before subject "Nagasaki."Step 5: Combine these elements to get the full question: By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed. Verification / Alternative check: If we attempt to convert "By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed?" back into active voice, we replace "by whom" with "who" and change "has been destroyed" to "has destroyed," keeping Nagasaki as the object. This gives "Who has destroyed Nagasaki?" which is the original sentence. This back conversion confirms that the tense, meaning, and interrogative structure have been preserved correctly. Why Other Options Are Wrong: "By whom Nagasaki have been destroyed?" uses "have" instead of "has," which is incorrect because Nagasaki is singular. "By whom Nagasaki had been destroyed?" changes the tense to past perfect, which does not match the original present perfect. "By whom Nagasaki has been destroyed?" lacks proper question inversion, because in English questions the auxiliary should come before the subject. "Who has Nagasaki been destroyed by?" is more informal and has a preposition at the end; exams normally prefer the more formal "By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed?" pattern. Common Pitfalls: Students often forget to maintain the exact tense when changing from active to passive and may switch to past perfect or simple past by mistake. Another common error is incorrect auxiliary agreement, such as using "have" with a singular subject. There is also a tendency to ignore English question word order and leave the auxiliary after the subject. To avoid these issues, remember that present perfect passive is formed with "has been" or "have been" plus past participle and that in questions, the auxiliary must appear before the subject. Final Answer: By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed?

Question 7

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (present perfect). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  Arun has written a newspaper report on t…

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Introduction / Context: This question tests how well you can convert a sentence in the present perfect tense from active voice to passive voice. The given sentence is "Arun has written a newspaper report on the inauguration of Delhi Metro Railways." In the passive version, the focus should shift from the doer, Arun, to the result, the newspaper report, while keeping the tense and overall meaning intact. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: Arun has written a newspaper report on the inauguration of Delhi Metro Railways. Subject: Arun. Object: a newspaper report on the inauguration of Delhi Metro Railways. Tense: present perfect (has written). We must preserve the time aspect and show that the action is completed with present relevance. Concept / Approach: The present perfect tense in the active voice follows the pattern: subject + has or have + past participle. In passive voice, the structure becomes: object + has or have + been + past participle + by + subject. Since "a newspaper report" is singular, we use "has been" plus "written." The agent "Arun" is then added with "by" at the end of the sentence. This gives a correct, natural passive construction that highlights the completed report rather than the writer. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object phrase: a newspaper report on the inauguration of Delhi Metro Railways.Step 2: Move this object phrase to subject position in the passive sentence.Step 3: Use the present perfect passive pattern: has been written.Step 4: Attach the agent phrase "by Arun" at the end of the sentence.Step 5: The full passive sentence becomes: A newspaper report on the inauguration of Delhi Metro Railways has been written by Arun. Verification / Alternative check: To verify, convert the passive sentence back into active voice by taking the agent "Arun" as the subject, keeping the tense "has written," and moving the long noun phrase back into object position. You then get "Arun has written a newspaper report on the inauguration of Delhi Metro Railways," which matches the original sentence. This confirms that the correct tense and meaning have been preserved. Why Other Options Are Wrong: "Have been written" in option A is incorrect because the subject "a newspaper report" is singular and requires "has" rather than "have." Option B uses "had been written," which is past perfect and does not match the present perfect of the original. Option C uses "is written," which is a simple present passive and again changes the tense. Option E uses "was written," simple past, which fails to keep the present perfect sense of completed action that still has current relevance. Common Pitfalls: Learners sometimes forget that the auxiliary verb in the passive must agree in number with the new subject, not with the original one. Another frequent error is accidentally shifting the tense while concentrating on the word order. To avoid this, always identify the tense first, then build the passive using the correct pattern: has or have + been + past participle for the present perfect passive. Final Answer: A newspaper report on the inauguration of Delhi Metro Railways has been written by Arun.

Question 8

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (present perfect). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  The students have dedicated an issue of …

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Introduction / Context: This problem is another example of converting a present perfect sentence from active to passive voice. The original sentence is "The students have dedicated an issue of the magazine to him." In the passive voice, the focus moves from "the students" to "an issue of the magazine," while the tense and overall meaning must remain the same. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: The students have dedicated an issue of the magazine to him. Subject: the students. Object: an issue of the magazine. Indirect object: him. Tense: present perfect (have dedicated). We must produce a passive sentence that keeps the present perfect sense. Concept / Approach: For present perfect tense in the active voice, the form is subject + have or has + past participle. In passive voice, this becomes new subject (old object) + have or has + been + past participle + by + old subject. Since "an issue of the magazine" is singular, we use "has been dedicated." The person to whom the issue is dedicated remains indicated by "to him," and the original subject appears as "by the students." This structure clearly shows that the dedication has already been done and emphasises the issue itself. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object: an issue of the magazine.Step 2: Move this object to subject position in the passive sentence.Step 3: Form the present perfect passive: has been dedicated.Step 4: Retain the phrase "to him" to show the person receiving the dedication.Step 5: Add the agent phrase "by the students" to indicate who performed the dedication.Step 6: The complete passive sentence is: An issue of the magazine has been dedicated to him by the students. Verification / Alternative check: To verify correctness, convert the passive back to active voice. Take "the students" as the subject, bring back "have dedicated," and make "an issue of the magazine" the object, with "to him" as the prepositional phrase. This yields "The students have dedicated an issue of the magazine to him," which is the original sentence. This confirms that the transformation is accurate and preserves the intended meaning. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A uses "had been dedicated," which is past perfect and therefore does not match the original tense. Option C uses "have been dedicated" with a singular subject "an issue," which should take "has," not "have." Option D uses simple present passive "is dedicated," which alters the time reference. Option E uses simple past "was dedicated," again failing to represent the present perfect aspect of the original sentence. Common Pitfalls: Typical errors include changing the tense unintentionally or using the wrong auxiliary form with a singular subject. Many learners also forget to keep the indirect object phrase ("to him") in the passive sentence, but dropping it would change the meaning. Always check number agreement and ensure that the entire sense of the original sentence, including both direct and indirect objects, is maintained in the passive version. Final Answer: An issue of the magazine has been dedicated to him by the students.

Question 9

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (future simple). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  The old owl will listen to the squirrel's …

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Introduction / Context: This question asks you to convert a future simple sentence in active voice into passive voice. The active sentence is "The old owl will listen to the squirrel's problems patiently." The goal is to make "the squirrel's problems" the grammatical subject and to form a correct passive structure that preserves the future time reference and the meaning of the original sentence. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: The old owl will listen to the squirrel's problems patiently. Subject: the old owl. Object of the preposition "to": the squirrel's problems. Tense: future simple (will listen). Adverb of manner: patiently. We must form a passive sentence where the problems become the grammatical subject. Concept / Approach: In English, some verbs like "listen" require a preposition before their object. We say "listen to something." When forming the passive, we keep this preposition with the verb. The usual future passive form is: subject + will be + past participle. So "will listen to the squirrel's problems" becomes "the squirrel's problems will be listened to." We then add the agent "by the old owl" and keep the adverb "patiently" at the end to show the manner of listening. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object phrase: the squirrel's problems.Step 2: Move this phrase into subject position in the passive sentence.Step 3: Use the future passive structure: will be listened to.Step 4: Attach the preposition "to" correctly after "listened" because the verb requires "listen to."Step 5: Add the agent phrase "by the old owl" to show who will be listening.Step 6: Place the adverb "patiently" near the end of the sentence to preserve the meaning: The squirrel's problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl. Verification / Alternative check: To check, you can mentally convert the passive sentence back into the active voice. Start with the agent "the old owl" as the subject, use "will listen to," and then place "the squirrel's problems" after the preposition. Finally, keep "patiently" as the adverb. You get "The old owl will listen to the squirrel's problems patiently," which matches the original sentence exactly, confirming the correctness of the passive form. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A uses "shall" instead of "will" and omits the necessary preposition "to," making the verb phrase incomplete. Option C uses "would," changing the certainty and tense from simple future to conditional. Option D has a possessive error ("squirrels problems" without an apostrophe) and uses "should" instead of "will," which again alters the meaning. Option E is in the simple present tense ("are listened to"), not the future, and therefore does not match the tense of the original sentence. Common Pitfalls: One common mistake is forgetting to keep the preposition "to" with verbs like listen when forming the passive. Another frequent error is changing the modal verb or the tense unintentionally. Learners may also place the adverb in an awkward position. As a rule, for future simple tense passives, use "will be" plus past participle and preserve necessary prepositions and adverbs in natural positions. Final Answer: The squirrel's problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl.

Question 10

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (simple past). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  Parents elected him the chairman of PTA as h…

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Introduction / Context: This question checks whether you can correctly convert a simple past sentence with an object complement into passive voice. The active sentence is "Parents elected him the chairman of PTA as he was the only talented contestant." Here, "him" is the object and "the chairman of PTA" is the object complement, telling us what position he was given. The passive form must keep both the position and the reason clause while changing the focus to "he." Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: Parents elected him the chairman of PTA as he was the only talented contestant. Subject: parents. Object: him. Object complement: the chairman of PTA. Tense: simple past (elected). Reason clause: as he was the only talented contestant. Concept / Approach: For simple past tense in active voice, the pattern is subject + past form of verb + object. In passive voice, the structure becomes: object + was or were + past participle + by + subject. In sentences with an object complement, the complement stays attached to the object even after conversion. So "him" becomes "he" in subject position, "elected" becomes "was elected," and "the chairman of PTA" stays after the verb phrase. The reason clause remains unchanged, as it is not affected by voice. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Turn the object "him" into the subject pronoun "he" for use in the passive sentence.Step 2: Use the simple past passive structure: was elected.Step 3: Keep the object complement "the chairman of PTA" directly after "was elected."Step 4: Add the agent phrase "by parents" to identify who did the electing.Step 5: Retain the reason clause "as he was the only talented contestant" exactly as it is.Step 6: The resulting passive sentence is: He was elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant. Verification / Alternative check: To verify, convert the passive sentence back into the active voice. Start with "parents" as the subject, use "elected" as the past tense verb, place "him" as the object, and keep "the chairman of PTA" as the object complement. Attach the same reason clause, and you get "Parents elected him the chairman of PTA as he was the only talented contestant," which matches the original sentence. This shows that the transformation is accurate. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option B uses "had been elected," which is past perfect and not simple past; this changes the time relation. Option C has the incorrect auxiliary "have been" with singular subject "He" and also changes the reason clause to "as he is," which alters the time reference. Option D uses present simple passive "is elected," which does not match the original past tense. Option E uses the past continuous passive "was being elected," suggesting an ongoing action at a specific past time, which is not the case in the original sentence about a completed election. Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes confuse the object complement with a second object and may incorrectly rearrange the phrase "the chairman of PTA." Another common mistake is to change the tense while concentrating on form. To avoid these issues, identify the tense clearly, keep the object complement with the new subject, and do not modify unchanged parts like reason clauses or time expressions unless necessary for grammar. Final Answer: He was elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant.

Question 11

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (future simple). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  The movie will create tension in the India…

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Introduction / Context: This question tests your skill in converting a future simple sentence from active voice to passive voice. The active sentence is "The movie will create tension in the Indian society." In the passive voice, the focus shifts from the movie itself to the effect it will have, namely the tension in society. The tense must remain future simple and the meaning should not change. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: The movie will create tension in the Indian society. Subject: the movie. Object: tension. Additional phrase: in the Indian society. Tense: future simple (will create). We must form a future passive construction. Concept / Approach: The passive form of a future simple sentence follows the pattern: object + will be + past participle + by + subject. Here, "tension" is the object and will become the new subject in the passive sentence. The verb "create" changes to "will be created," and the original subject "the movie" becomes the agent introduced by "by." The prepositional phrase "in the Indian society" is kept to show where the effect will be felt. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify "tension" as the object that will become the new subject in the passive sentence.Step 2: Use the passive structure for future simple tense: will be created.Step 3: Place "tension" at the beginning of the sentence: Tension will be created.Step 4: Add the phrase "in the Indian society" to keep the original location context.Step 5: Introduce the agent with "by the movie" to show who or what causes the tension.Step 6: The full passive sentence is: Tension will be created in the Indian society by the movie. Verification / Alternative check: To verify, convert the passive sentence back into active voice by taking the agent "the movie" as the subject, using "will create" as the verb phrase, and "tension" as the object, followed by "in the Indian society." The result is "The movie will create tension in the Indian society," identical to the original sentence. This confirms that the transformation is correct in both tense and meaning. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A uses "would be created," which introduces a conditional or less certain meaning instead of a clear future prediction. Option B uses "shall be created" and adds an unnecessary article "the tension," changing the style and slightly altering emphasis. Option D uses "can be created," which expresses possibility or ability rather than a definite future event. Option E uses present tense "is created," which no longer matches the future simple tense used in the active sentence. Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes change the modal verb when transforming active sentences to passive, which alters the modality or certainty. Others forget to keep the prepositional phrase that shows where or on whom the action has an effect. Remember that for future simple passives, "will be" plus past participle is the standard pattern, and all important modifiers such as place or time should be preserved in the passive sentence. Final Answer: Tension will be created in the Indian society by the movie.

Question 12

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (simple past). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  Late arrival of the Gomati Express created c…

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Introduction / Context: This grammar problem focuses on converting a simple past sentence in active voice to passive voice. The sentence is "Late arrival of the Gomati Express created confusion among the passengers." In the passive form, the emphasis shifts from the cause (late arrival) to the result (confusion), while the past time reference is preserved. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: Late arrival of the Gomati Express created confusion among the passengers. Effective subject causing the action: late arrival of the Gomati Express. Object: confusion. Additional phrase: among the passengers. Tense: simple past (created). Concept / Approach: To form the passive voice from a simple past sentence, we use the structure: object + was or were + past participle. The word "confusion" becomes the subject of the passive sentence, and "created" changes to "was created." The phrase "among the passengers" remains to show who experienced the confusion, and the cause "late arrival of the Gomati Express" is expressed with a prepositional phrase, commonly introduced with "due to" in this type of sentence. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify "confusion" as the object that will become the subject in the passive sentence.Step 2: Since confusion is singular, choose "was" as the auxiliary in the simple past passive.Step 3: Put the past participle "created" after "was."Step 4: Retain the phrase "among passengers" to show who experienced the confusion.Step 5: Add the cause phrase "due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express" to preserve the original meaning.Step 6: The final passive sentence is: Confusion was created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express. Verification / Alternative check: If we convert this passive sentence back into a more active style, we would say something like "The late arrival of the Gomati Express created confusion among passengers," matching the original. This shows that we have preserved both the action and its effect. The tense remains simple past because "was created" matches "created" as the corresponding passive form. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A uses "has been created," which is present perfect and does not match the original simple past tense. Option B is incorrect because "confusion" is singular and cannot take "have been"; it must be "has been" or "was." Option D uses present tense "is created," which changes the time reference. Option E uses "would be created," which introduces a conditional or hypothetical sense not present in the original statement of fact. Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes change tenses unknowingly when forming the passive, especially confusing simple past with present perfect. Another pitfall is incorrect subject verb agreement in the passive auxiliary, such as using "have" with singular subjects. For simple past passive, always use "was" for singular and "were" for plural, followed by the past participle of the main verb. Final Answer: Confusion was created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express.

Question 13

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (simple past). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  The scorpion stung the farmer.

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Introduction / Context: This is a straightforward active to passive conversion question in the simple past tense. The active sentence is "The scorpion stung the farmer." The exam requires you to change this into passive voice so that the focus moves from the scorpion to the farmer, while keeping the action and time reference the same. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: The scorpion stung the farmer. Subject: the scorpion. Object: the farmer. Verb: stung (simple past of sting). Tense: simple past. Concept / Approach: For simple past tense, the passive voice structure is: object + was or were + past participle + by + subject. Here, "the farmer" becomes the subject in the passive voice, and "stung" is used as the past participle after "was." The original subject "the scorpion" is introduced by "by" at the end of the sentence. This construction accurately describes what happened to the farmer and retains the simple past time frame. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Move the object "the farmer" to the subject position in the passive sentence.Step 2: Choose "was" as the auxiliary verb because "farmer" is singular and the tense is simple past.Step 3: Use the past participle "stung" after "was."Step 4: Add the agent phrase "by the scorpion" to show who performed the action.Step 5: Combine these elements to form the sentence: The farmer was stung by the scorpion. Verification / Alternative check: To verify correctness, convert the passive sentence back into active voice. Take "the scorpion" as the subject, use the past tense verb "stung," and place "the farmer" as the object. This gives "The scorpion stung the farmer," which is exactly the original sentence. This confirms that both tense and meaning have been preserved. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option B uses "had been stung," which is past perfect and implies a different time relation, not simple past. Option C uses present tense "is stung," which changes the time reference and implies a habitual or current action. Option D uses present perfect "has been stung," which again changes the tense and suggests a different context. Option E uses future tense "will be stung," which does not describe a past event at all. Common Pitfalls: When doing simple tense conversions, students sometimes overcomplicate things and shift to perfect or continuous forms, or they confuse past simple with present perfect. The safe strategy is to identify the tense of the main verb first and then apply the corresponding passive pattern. For simple past, this is always "was" or "were" plus the past participle of the verb, followed by the agent if needed. Final Answer: The farmer was stung by the scorpion.

Question 14

In the following question, a sentence has been given in the active voice (imperative). Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the passive voice.  Let Sumita help him.

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Introduction / Context: This question asks you to transform an imperative style sentence into passive voice. The original sentence is "Let Sumita help him." It is a kind of suggestion or instruction that Sumita should assist him. In passive voice, the focus shifts to "him" as the receiver of help, while still keeping the sense of permission or suggestion through the word "Let." Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: Let Sumita help him. Implicit subject giving permission: often understood as someone in authority, not mentioned directly. Agent: Sumita, the one who helps. Receiver of the action: him. Verb: help. Concept / Approach: In sentences beginning with "Let" followed by a subject and verb, the passive construction is usually formed by keeping "Let" at the beginning and placing the object of the active sentence as the grammatical subject after it. The verb then takes the passive form "be" plus past participle, and the original subject is introduced by "by." Thus, "Let Sumita help him" becomes "Let him be helped by Sumita," which keeps the same core meaning in passive voice. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the receiver of the action in the active sentence: him.Step 2: Move "him" immediately after "Let" in the passive sentence so that it becomes the central focus.Step 3: Form the passive verb phrase: be helped (be plus past participle of help).Step 4: Add the agent phrase "by Sumita" at the end to show who will perform the helping.Step 5: Combine these pieces to get: Let him be helped by Sumita. Verification / Alternative check: If we mentally convert the passive sentence "Let him be helped by Sumita" back into active form, we shift the focus again to the doer: "Let Sumita help him." The sense of allowing Sumita to provide help to him remains unchanged. This confirms that the passive sentence correctly reflects the original meaning and tone of the imperative instruction. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A changes the object from "him" to "them," which alters the original meaning. Option C is grammatically incorrect because it omits the auxiliary "be" before the past participle "helped." Option D incorrectly uses "He should help by Sumita," which makes the man the helper instead of the one receiving help and is ungrammatical. Option E, "He is helped by Sumita," shifts the sentence into simple present tense and loses the imperative or permissive nuance conveyed by "Let." Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes forget to include the auxiliary "be" when forming the passive or they change the subject and object by mistake. Another pitfall is to drop "Let" and use a simple present passive, which changes the meaning from a suggestion or permission to a statement of fact. To avoid these errors, remember that for this pattern, the passive version usually keeps "Let" and then uses "be" plus past participle for the main verb. Final Answer: Let him be helped by Sumita.

Question 15

In the following English grammar question on voice, choose the correct passive form of the sentence: I found the box last night in a ditch near my house.

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Introduction / Context: This question tests your understanding of the transformation between active voice and passive voice in English grammar. You are given the active sentence I found the box last night in a ditch near my house and asked to select the correct passive version. Voice questions are very common in competitive exams because they check whether you can keep the core meaning, tense, and important details unchanged while switching focus from the doer (subject) to the receiver (object) of the action. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: I found the box last night in a ditch near my house. Subject: I Verb: found (simple past) Object: the box Adverbial details: last night, in a ditch near my house Task: Choose the option that correctly converts this into passive voice without changing tense or meaning. Concept / Approach: In passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence. The verb be is added in the appropriate tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb. Any extra information about time and place should be preserved. Here, found is the simple past form of find, so the passive structure must be was found. The natural passive sentence therefore begins with The box and uses the verb phrase was found. The time expression last night and the place phrase in a ditch near my house are kept in the same basic form to preserve meaning. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object of the active sentence: the box. Step 2: Move this object to the subject position of the passive sentence: The box ... Step 3: Convert the simple past verb found into passive form: was found. Step 4: Retain the time and place details: last night in a ditch near my house. Step 5: Combine everything to get: The box was found last night in a ditch near my house. Verification / Alternative check: Recheck by reversing the passive sentence mentally back into active: The box was found last night in a ditch near my house can be converted back as I found the box last night in a ditch near my house (optionally adding by me). The tense (simple past), the object (the box), and the adverbials (last night, in a ditch near my house) all match the original sentence. This confirms that option with was found is the correct passive transformation. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A (The box I found last night in a ditch near my house.) is not a complete sentence because it lacks a finite verb after the subject; it is more like a fragment. Option C (Last night I found the box in a ditch near my house.) keeps the sentence in active voice and only changes the word order, so it does not answer the requirement to choose the passive form. Option D (The box is found last night in a ditch near my house.) mixes present tense is found with a past time expression last night, which is tense inconsistency. Option E (The box had been found last night in a ditch near my house.) uses past perfect had been found, which changes the tense from simple past and therefore alters the temporal sense. Common Pitfalls: Students often forget to preserve tense when shifting from active to passive and may incorrectly switch to present tense or past perfect. Another common mistake is to drop important adverbials like last night or in a ditch near my house, which changes the completeness of the information. Some candidates also confuse a re-ordered active sentence with a genuine passive construction. Always make sure that the passive sentence contains a form of be plus the past participle and that the original object is now the subject. Final Answer: The correct passive form of the sentence is The box was found last night in a ditch near my house.

Question 16

In the following English grammar question on voice, choose the correct passive form of the sentence: The government has launched a programme to improve the performance of the ministries.

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Introduction / Context: This question checks your ability to convert a present perfect active sentence into an equivalent passive structure while keeping the meaning intact. The original sentence is The government has launched a programme to improve the performance of the ministries. In passive voice, the focus moves from the doer (the government) to the action or the object (a programme). At the same time, the purpose clause to improve the performance of the ministries must be preserved clearly. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: The government has launched a programme to improve the performance of the ministries. Subject: The government Verb phrase: has launched (present perfect) Object: a programme Purpose: to improve the performance of the ministries Task: Choose the option that correctly expresses this meaning in passive voice. Concept / Approach: For present perfect tense (has launched), the passive structure is has been launched or have been launched depending on number. The object of the active sentence, a programme, becomes the subject in the passive sentence. The phrase to improve the performance of the ministries is an infinitive of purpose and should remain attached clearly to the programme. A natural passive transformation therefore has the form: To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government. This keeps the same tense, the same purpose, and introduces the by phrase to show the agent, if needed. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object and make it the new subject: a programme → A programme. Step 2: Convert has launched into passive: has been launched. Step 3: Retain the agent as an optional by phrase: by the government. Step 4: Preserve the purpose clause to improve the performance of the ministries, either at the start or end of the sentence without changing its meaning. Step 5: Combine the elements: To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government. Verification / Alternative check: Check by mentally converting the passive sentence back into active voice. From To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government, you can restore the active form as The government has launched a programme to improve the performance of the ministries. The tense (present perfect), subject (the government), object (a programme), and the purpose remain identical, confirming that option A accurately reflects the original sentence in passive voice. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option B (For the improvement of performance by the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government.) is grammatically acceptable but stylistically awkward and slightly distorts focus by using the phrase improvement of performance by the ministries instead of performance of the ministries. Option C (A programme has been launched for the improvement of ministries by the government.) changes the meaning, suggesting that the ministries themselves are to be improved, not their performance. Option D (The programme launched by the government was for the improvement of performance of the ministries.) shifts the tense from has launched (present perfect) to was (simple past), altering the time reference. Option E introduces long ago, which is extra information not present in the original sentence. Common Pitfalls: Learners often change the tense by mistake when forming passive voice, especially with perfect tenses. Another frequent problem is altering the meaning of the purpose clause, for instance by making it sound as if the ministries themselves are being restructured rather than their performance being enhanced. Some candidates also produce overcomplicated noun phrases like for the improvement of performance by the ministries, which are grammatically heavy and unnatural. To avoid such pitfalls, focus on preserving tense, subject–object roles, and clarity of meaning, while keeping the sentence as natural and direct as possible. Final Answer: The correct passive form is To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government.

Question 17

In the following English grammar question on voice, choose the correct active form of the sentence: A hundred carefully-screened people were invited to dinner by the Prime Minister.

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Introduction / Context: This item checks whether you can convert a passive sentence into a clear, concise active-voice sentence. The given sentence is A hundred carefully-screened people were invited to dinner by the Prime Minister. In active voice, the focus shifts back to the doer of the action, the Prime Minister, while all important details about the number of people, the screening, and the dinner must be preserved without distortion or unnecessary additions. Given Data / Assumptions: Passive sentence: A hundred carefully-screened people were invited to dinner by the Prime Minister. Agent (doer): the Prime Minister Verb phrase: were invited (past simple passive) Object (in passive subject position): a hundred carefully-screened people Complement: to dinner Task: Select the active sentence that keeps the same meaning, tense, and key details. Concept / Approach: To change passive to active, make the agent (by the Prime Minister) the subject of the new sentence and turn the passive verb into a simple past active verb invited. The group a hundred carefully-screened people becomes the object again, and to dinner remains as a complement indicating purpose. The most natural and efficient active sentence is therefore The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully-screened people to dinner. It preserves the information that the screening has already been done and that those people were the invitees. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the agent: by the Prime Minister. Step 2: Make this agent the subject of the new active sentence: The Prime Minister. Step 3: Convert the passive verb were invited into the simple past active verb invited. Step 4: Move the passive subject a hundred carefully-screened people into object position after invited. Step 5: Retain to dinner as a complement: The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully-screened people to dinner. Verification / Alternative check: To verify, convert the chosen active sentence back into passive: A hundred carefully-screened people were invited to dinner by the Prime Minister. This exactly matches the original sentence, confirming that no information has been lost or added and that the tense remains simple past. The modifier carefully-screened correctly refers to people and not to dinner. This makes option C the best and most accurate active-voice equivalent. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A (The Prime Minister invited a hundred people after screening them to dinner.) is awkwardly structured; after screening them to dinner is not idiomatic, and the careful screening is not clearly linked as a pre-modifier to people. Option B (The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully screened people to have dinner with him.) adds with him, extra information not present in the original, and slightly shifts the focus. Option D (The Prime Minister invited to dinner a hundred persons who were carefully screened.) is grammatically acceptable but unnecessarily wordy; the clause who were carefully screened can be compressed into the simple adjective phrase carefully-screened as in the original. Option E simply restates the passive form with an extra detail at his residence, so it remains passive and introduces new information. Common Pitfalls: When changing voice, many learners either add new details (like with him or at his residence) or lose important modifiers such as carefully-screened. Another pitfall is producing grammatically heavy relative clauses where a simple adjective phrase would do. To avoid confusion, always ensure that your active sentence can be turned back into the original passive without changes in meaning or tense. Also look for the simplest, most natural word order: subject (doer) + verb + object + complement. Final Answer: The correct active-voice transformation is The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully-screened people to dinner.

Question 18

In the following English grammar question on voice, choose the correct active form of the sentence: It is good that your ideas can be expressed with such clarity by you.

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Introduction / Context: This question assesses your understanding of converting an awkward passive construction into a clear, natural active sentence. The original sentence is It is good that your ideas can be expressed with such clarity by you. Although grammatically correct, it is clumsy and overuses the passive structure by you. In good English style, we prefer a direct active sentence that keeps the same idea: you are the one clearly expressing your ideas. Given Data / Assumptions: Original (passive) structure: It is good that your ideas can be expressed with such clarity by you. Focus: expressing ideas with clarity. Agent: you. Verb phrase: can be expressed (modal passive). Task: Select the best active-voice alternative that preserves the meaning. Concept / Approach: In many sentences, especially with can be expressed by you, the passive is grammatically correct but stylistically awkward. Active voice is usually clearer: you can express your ideas. In the clause your ideas can be expressed with such clarity by you, the object in the passive is your ideas, but in the natural active version we let you be the subject followed by can express your ideas. The introductory pattern It is good that can remain unchanged, because it simply comments on the situation and does not affect the voice transformation. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the passive clause inside the sentence: your ideas can be expressed with such clarity by you. Step 2: Make the agent you the subject of the clause: you can express your ideas. Step 3: Keep the modal can and the meaning of clarity: express your ideas with such clarity. Step 4: Retain the introductory structure It is good that and attach the new active clause: It is good that you can express your ideas with such clarity. Verification / Alternative check: If we compare the original and the chosen option, we see that both state that it is good that there is such clarity in how your ideas are expressed. The difference lies only in style: the passive version pushes ideas to the front and adds by you at the end, while the active version naturally places you as the subject. No information is lost: ideas, clarity, and the modal can all remain. This confirms that option A preserves the meaning while improving clarity. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option B (It is good that such clarity can be expressed by you through your ideas.) is awkwardly phrased and suggests that clarity itself is being expressed, which is less natural. Option C (It is good that you could have expressed your ideas with such clarity.) changes the tense and meaning by using could have expressed, implying a possibility in the past that might not have occurred. Option D (It is good that you could express yourself with such clarity.) shifts from your ideas to yourself and changes can to could, altering both focus and tense. Option E (It is good that your ideas are expressing themselves with such clarity.) is illogical because ideas do not typically express themselves; people express ideas. Common Pitfalls: In voice questions that involve modal verbs like can, students sometimes change can to could or to other tenses without cause, which changes the meaning. Another pitfall is accepting unnatural or overly complicated alternatives just because they look formal. Good English is usually direct and clear. When you see by you at the end of a sentence, it is often a hint that an active version with you as the subject will be better. Always ensure that the active sentence keeps the same time reference, agent, and object as the original passive sentence. Final Answer: The correct active-voice version is It is good that you can express your ideas with such clarity.

Question 19

In the following English grammar question on voice, choose the correct active form of the sentence: A good deal of money will be made by that investment.

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Introduction / Context: This question evaluates your understanding of transforming a simple future passive sentence into its active counterpart. The given sentence is A good deal of money will be made by that investment. Here, the focus in the passive structure is on the result (money made) rather than on the source (that investment). In active voice, we want to shift the focus back to the investment that generates the money while keeping the future tense and meaning unchanged. Given Data / Assumptions: Passive sentence: A good deal of money will be made by that investment. Agent / doer: that investment. Verb phrase: will be made (simple future passive). Object (in passive subject position): a good deal of money. Task: Choose the active sentence that preserves tense and meaning. Concept / Approach: For simple future tense, the passive pattern is will be + past participle. The corresponding active form is will + base verb. Here, will be made must become will make. The subject in the passive, a good deal of money, becomes the object in the active, while that investment becomes the subject. Thus the active-voice sentence is That investment will make a good deal of money. No change is made to the expression a good deal of money, and the future time reference (will) is preserved. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the agent in the passive sentence: by that investment. Step 2: Use that investment as the subject of the new active sentence: That investment ... Step 3: Convert will be made into the active future verb will make. Step 4: Move the passive subject a good deal of money to object position in the active sentence. Step 5: Combine to form: That investment will make a good deal of money. Verification / Alternative check: To verify, mentally convert the chosen active sentence back into passive: A good deal of money will be made by that investment. This matches the original sentence exactly, confirming that the tense, agent, and result are the same. The phrase a good deal of money keeps its meaning of a large amount of money, and will make matches will be made in future time reference. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A (That investment has made a good deal of money.) changes the tense to present perfect has made, which indicates a completed action in the past rather than a future outcome. Option B (That investment will be making a good deal of money.) uses the future continuous will be making, which suggests an ongoing process rather than a simple future result. Option C (That investment has been making a good deal of money.) uses present perfect continuous, again changing the time reference. Option E (That investment made a good deal of money last year.) switches to simple past and even introduces last year, extra information not given in the original sentence. Common Pitfalls: Candidates often change the tense unintentionally while transforming voice, especially with the auxiliary will. Another pitfall is to confuse simple future with future continuous or with various perfect tenses, which subtly change the time frame and aspect. Some learners also treat a good deal of money as a countable phrase and try to alter it, but it is already correct and idiomatic. The safest approach is to keep the time marker will, preserve the amount phrase exactly, and focus on swapping the roles of subject and object correctly. Final Answer: The correct active-voice transformation is That investment will make a good deal of money.

Question 20

In the following English grammar question on voice, choose the correct passive form of the sentence: He had transported all his equipment to his factory.

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Introduction / Context: This question tests your skill in converting a past perfect active sentence into its correct passive counterpart. The original sentence is He had transported all his equipment to his factory. The focus here is on an action completed before some other point in the past. In passive voice, we want to highlight the equipment and the result of the action rather than the person who did it, while preserving the past perfect time reference. Given Data / Assumptions: Active sentence: He had transported all his equipment to his factory. Subject: He Verb phrase: had transported (past perfect, active) Object: all his equipment Place complement: to his factory Task: Select the passive sentence that keeps the same tense and meaning. Concept / Approach: For past perfect tense, the passive structure is had been + past participle. The object all his equipment becomes the grammatical subject of the passive sentence, and the original subject he is optionally included in a by phrase. Therefore, had transported must become had been transported in passive voice. The phrase to his factory remains unchanged as a place complement at the end of the sentence. The resulting passive sentence is All his equipment had been transported by him to his factory. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the object: all his equipment. Step 2: Move this object to subject position: All his equipment ... Step 3: Convert the past perfect verb had transported into had been transported. Step 4: Retain the agent in a by phrase, if desired: by him. Step 5: Keep the destination phrase to his factory, giving the final sentence: All his equipment had been transported by him to his factory. Verification / Alternative check: To verify, reverse the process. Start from All his equipment had been transported by him to his factory and convert to active: He had transported all his equipment to his factory. This matches the original sentence exactly in tense, subject, object, and place complement. The time relationship (completed before another past event) encoded by the past perfect is preserved through the had been structure. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option A (All his equipment are transported to his factory by him.) changes the tense to simple present passive are transported, which does not match the original past perfect sense. Option B (All his equipment were transported to his factory by him.) uses simple past passive were transported, again losing the perfect aspect. Option C (All his equipment have transported by him to his factory.) is ungrammatical because have transported is missing a passive auxiliary and incorrectly agrees with equipment. Option E (All his equipment is being transported by him to his factory.) uses present continuous passive, suggesting an action happening now, which clearly differs from a completed past action. Common Pitfalls: Students often simplify past perfect to simple past when changing voice, but this changes the meaning about when the action occurred. Another common error is forgetting to include been in the passive perfect structure (had been transported) and writing forms like had transported by him, which are incorrect. It is also easy to confuse subject–verb agreement with collective nouns like equipment, which is grammatically singular but logically plural; however in this sentence, had been is used with equipment as a singular mass noun, and that is acceptable. Always keep the auxiliary sequence correct: had been + past participle for past perfect passive. Final Answer: The correct passive-voice transformation is All his equipment had been transported by him to his factory.

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