Question : Rewrite the following sentences using the passive structure.
(2012)
Answer : (i) They have permitted me to leave.
Ans: I have been permitted by them to leave
(ii) The rains have completely ruined the roads.
Ans: The roads have been completely ruined by the rains.
(iii) Why did you close the door.
Ans: Why was the door closed by you?
(iv) History records his great achievements.
Ans: His great achievements are recorded in history.
(v) They awarded her the degree at the Convocation.
Ans: She was awarded the degree by them at the convocation.
Question : Rewrite the following using passive structure.
(2010)
Answer : (i) She gave her sister the car.
Ans: The car was given to her by her sister.
(ii) I had already shown the suspect’s photograph to the policewomen.
Ans: The suspect’s photograph had already been shown to the policewomen by me.
(iii) They believe him to be dangerous.
Ans: He is believed to be dangerous.
(iv) They made him tell them everything.
Ans: He was made to tell them everything.
(v) They elected me president.
Ans: I was elected president.
Question : Change each one of the following sentences into passive voice:
(2008)
Answer : (i) They will not open the shop on Monday.
Ans: The shop will not be opened by them on Monday.
(ii) Mukesh caught the thief at the airport.
Ans: The thief was caught by Mukesh at the airport.
(iii) Someone has stolen my pen.
Ans: My pen has been stolen.
(iv) One cannot solve this problem.
Ans: This problem cannot be solved.
(v) Rajesh has opened the door.
Ans: The door has been opened by Rajesh.
