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Change the active voice sentence "You should open the wine about three hours before you use it" to its passive voice form.
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Wine should be opened about three hours before use.
Wine should be opened by you three hours before use.
Wine should be opened about three hours before you use it.
Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the main clause ('You should open the wine') and the subordinate clause ('before you use it'). Step 2: Convert the main clause to passive voice: The object 'the wine' becomes the subject 'Wine'. 'should open' becomes 'should be opened'. The agent 'by you' is omitted as it's general. The phrase 'about three hours before' is retained. Step 3: Convert the subordinate clause to passive voice: The object 'it' (referring to wine) becomes the subject of the passive clause. The verb 'use' (simple present) becomes 'is used'. The agent 'by you' is omitted. Step 4: Combine the transformed clauses. The correct passive voice transformation is "Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used."
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Convert the passive voice sentence "He is said to be very rich" into its active voice form.
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He said he is very rich.
People say he is very rich.
He said it is very rich.
People say it is very rich.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as an impersonal passive construction ('He is said to be...'). Step 2: When converting an impersonal passive sentence to active, the implied subject is usually a generic 'People' or 'They'. Step 3: The passive verb 'is said' (is/am/are + V3) reverts to the active simple present form 'say'. Step 4: The infinitive phrase 'to be very rich' is expanded into a 'that' clause, with 'he' as its subject and the appropriate verb form. Thus, 'to be very rich' becomes 'he is very rich'. Step 5: The correct active voice transformation is "People say he is very rich."
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Change the following sentence from active to passive voice: "They have built a perfect dam across the river."
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Across the river a perfect dam was built.
A perfect dam has been built by them across the river.
A perfect dam should have been built by them.
Across the river was a perfect dam.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as being in the active voice, present perfect tense. Step 2: The object 'a perfect dam' becomes the subject in the passive voice. Step 3: For present perfect tense, the passive structure is 'has/have + been + past participle'. So, 'have built' becomes 'has been built' (to agree with singular 'dam'). Step 4: The original subject 'they' becomes 'by them'. Step 5: The prepositional phrase 'across the river' remains in its position. Step 6: The correct passive voice transformation is "A perfect dam has been built by them across the river."
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Transform the active voice sentence "She spoke to the official on duty" into its passive voice equivalent.
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The official on duty was spoken to by her
The official was spoken to by her on duty.
She was spoken to by the official on duty.
She was the official to be spoken to on duty.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as being in the active voice, simple past tense, with a prepositional verb ('spoke to'). Step 2: The object of the preposition 'the official' (along with its modifier 'on duty') becomes the subject in the passive voice. Step 3: For simple past tense, the passive structure is 'was/were + past participle'. So, 'spoke' becomes 'was spoken'. Step 4: The preposition 'to' must be retained directly after the verb in the passive construction. Step 5: The original subject 'she' becomes 'by her'. Step 6: The correct passive voice transformation is "The official on duty was spoken to by her."
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Convert the active voice sentence "I cannot accept your offer" into its passive voice equivalent.
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Your offer cannot be accepted by me.
I cannot be accepted by your offer.
The offer cannot be accepted by me.
Your offer cannot be accepted.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as containing a modal verb ('cannot') in the active voice. Step 2: The object 'your offer' becomes the subject in the passive voice. Step 3: For modal verbs in passive voice, the structure is 'modal + be + past participle'. So, 'cannot accept' becomes 'cannot be accepted'. Step 4: The original subject 'I' becomes 'by me'. Step 5: The correct passive voice transformation is "Your offer cannot be accepted by me."
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Select the correct replacement for the underlined phrase 'had been given' in the sentence: 'We met him immediately after the session in which hehad been givena nice speech.'
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would be giving
has been given
will have given
had given
No correction required
Solution:
Step 1: Examine the phrase 'he had been given a nice speech'. Step 2: Recognize that 'to give a speech' means to deliver it, and 'he' is the one delivering it, not receiving it. Step 3: Therefore, the verb should be in the active voice, not passive ('had been given'). Step 4: The action of giving the speech occurred before 'We met him', which requires the past perfect tense. Step 5: The past perfect active form is 'had given'. Step 6: The corrected phrase is 'had given'.
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Convert the active voice sentence "You need to clean your shoes properly" into its passive equivalent.
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Your shoes are needed to clean properly.
You are needed to clean your shoes properly.
Your shoes need to be cleaned properly.
Your shoes are needed by you to clean properly.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence structure: Subject + Verb ('need') + Infinitive ('to clean') + Object ('your shoes'). Step 2: The object of the infinitive 'your shoes' becomes the subject of the passive sentence. Step 3: The verb 'need' remains unchanged as the main verb. Step 4: The infinitive 'to clean' is transformed into its passive infinitive form: 'to be cleaned'. Step 5: The adverb 'properly' remains in its position. The agent 'by you' is typically omitted when it's general or easily implied. Step 6: The correct passive voice transformation is "Your shoes need to be cleaned properly."
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Choose the best alternative for the underlined part 'had cheated' in the sentence: 'They felt humiliated because they realised that theyhad cheated.'
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have been cheated
had been cheated
had been cheating
were to be cheated
No correction required
Solution:
Step 1: Analyze the clause 'they realised that they had cheated'. Step 2: Understand that the second 'they' refers to the individuals who were subjected to cheating, not the ones who performed the cheating. Step 3: This implies the verb should be in the passive voice. Step 4: The action of being cheated happened before the realization ('they realised'), so the past perfect tense is appropriate for the earlier action. Step 5: Combine past perfect tense with passive voice to form 'had been cheated'.
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Convert the interrogative sentence "Do you imitate others?" from active to passive voice.
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Are others being imitated by you?
Are others imitated by you?
Have others being imitated by you?
Were others being imitated by you?
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as an interrogative sentence in the active voice, simple present tense. Step 2: The object 'others' becomes the subject in the passive voice. Since it's plural, 'Are' will be the auxiliary verb. Step 3: For simple present interrogative passive, the structure is 'Is/Are + Subject + past participle + by agent?'. Step 4: The verb 'imitate' (V1) changes to 'imitated' (V3). Step 5: The original subject 'you' becomes 'by you'. Step 6: The correct passive voice transformation is "Are others imitated by you?"
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Convert the sentence "Darjeeling grows tea" into passive voice.
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Tea is being grown in Darjeeling.
Let the tea be grown in Darjeeling.
Tea is grown in Darjeeling.
Tea grows in Darjeeling.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as being in the active voice, simple present tense. Step 2: The object 'tea' becomes the subject in the passive voice. Step 3: For simple present tense, the passive structure is 'is/am/are + past participle'. So, 'grows' becomes 'is grown'. Step 4: The original subject 'Darjeeling' acts as a location here and is retained as 'in Darjeeling'. The 'by' agent is often omitted if it's a place or generally understood. Step 5: The correct passive voice transformation is "Tea is grown in Darjeeling."
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Point out the grammatically incorrect part of the provided sentence.
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When the dentist came in
my tooth was stopped aching
out of fear that I might lose my tooth.
No error.
Solution:
Step 1: Examine the sentence: "When the dentist came in my tooth was stopped aching out of fear that I might lose my tooth." Step 2: Focus on the phrase "my tooth was stopped aching." Step 3: The verb "stop" when referring to a sensation ceasing on its own is typically used in the active voice. Step 4: "was stopped aching" is a passive construction implying an external agent stopped the aching, which doesn't fit the context (the tooth stopped aching due to fear). Step 5: The correct and natural phrasing should be "my tooth stopped aching" (active voice). Step 6: The error lies in the segment "my tooth was stopped aching."
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Change the voice of the sentence: Daily maintenance of furniture is performed by him.
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He is cleaning the furniture every day.
The furniture is cleaned by him every day.
Every day, the furniture was cleaned by him.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence in active voice: "He cleans the furniture every day." Step 2: To convert to passive voice, make the object the subject and use the verb "to be" + past participle. Step 3: The object "the furniture" becomes the subject. Step 4: Use "is cleaned" (verb "to be" + past participle of "cleans"). Step 5: Add the doer of the action ("him") after the preposition "by." Step 6: The correct passive voice sentence is: "The furniture is cleaned by him every day."
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Correct the active/passive voice error in the sentence: "Yesterday, a visitor to the park was attacked by a tiger and had to hospitalise."
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Yesterday, a visitor to
the park was attacked
by a tiger and
had to hospitalise.
No error.
Solution:
Step 1: Analyze the phrase "had to hospitalise". Step 2: The subject of this action is "a visitor". Step 3: A visitor does not actively "hospitalise" someone else or themselves in this context; rather, they are the recipient of the action of being sent to a hospital. Step 4: This situation requires the passive voice, which would be formed using "to be + past participle". Step 5: Therefore, "had to hospitalise" should be corrected to "had to be hospitalised".
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Convert the active voice sentence "You can play with these kittens quite safely" to its passive voice form.
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These kittens can played with quite safely.
These kittens can play with you quite safely.
These kittens can be played with you quite safely.
These kittens can be played with quite safely.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as containing a modal verb ('can') in the active voice, followed by a verb with a preposition ('play with'). Step 2: The object of the preposition 'these kittens' becomes the subject in the passive voice. Step 3: For modal verbs in passive voice, the structure is 'modal + be + past participle'. So, 'can play' becomes 'can be played'. Step 4: The preposition 'with' must be retained directly after the verb in the passive construction. Step 5: The adverb 'quite safely' remains in its position. The agent 'by you' is omitted as it's general. Step 6: The correct passive voice transformation is "These kittens can be played with quite safely."
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Convert the active voice sentence "The doctor advised the patient not to eat rice" to its passive voice form.
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The patient was advised by the doctor not to eat rice.
The patient was advised by the doctor that he should not eat rice.
The patient was being advised by the doctor that he should not rice by the doctor.
The patient has been advised not to eat rice by the doctor.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as active voice with a main verb ('advised') and an object ('the patient') followed by an infinitive phrase ('not to eat rice'). Step 2: The object 'the patient' becomes the subject in the passive voice. Step 3: The main verb 'advised' (simple past) changes to 'was advised' (was/were + past participle) for simple past passive. Step 4: The original subject 'the doctor' becomes 'by the doctor'. Step 5: The infinitive phrase 'not to eat rice' remains unchanged, following the passive verb. Step 6: The correct passive voice transformation is "The patient was advised by the doctor not to eat rice."
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Transform the active voice sentence "They greet me cheerfully every morning" into its passive voice equivalent.
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Every morning I was greeted cheerfully.
I am greeted cheerfully by them every morning.
I am being greeted cheerfully by them every morning.
Cheerful greeting is done by them every morning to me.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as being in the active voice, simple present tense. Step 2: The object 'me' becomes the subject 'I' in the passive voice. Step 3: For simple present tense, the passive structure is 'is/am/are + past participle'. So, 'greet' becomes 'am greeted'. Step 4: The original subject 'they' becomes 'by them'. Step 5: Retain the adverbs and time expressions ('cheerfully', 'every morning'). Step 6: The correct passive voice transformation is "I am greeted cheerfully by them every morning."
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Identify the section of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
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We were shocking
to hear the news
of the untimely death
of the leader.
No error.
Solution:
Step 1: The error is in the phrase "We were shocking". Step 2: When describing someone's feeling or state of being affected, the past participle form (e.g., 'shocked', 'interested') is used. 'Shocking' is used to describe something that causes shock. Step 3: The correct phrase should be "We were shocked".
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Convert the sentence "James Watt discovered the energy of steam" from active to passive voice.
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The energy of steam discovered James Watt.
The energy of steam was discovered by James Watt.
James Watt was discovered by the energy of steam.
James Watt had discovered energy by the steam.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the original sentence as being in the active voice, simple past tense. Step 2: The object 'the energy of steam' becomes the subject in the passive voice. Step 3: For simple past tense, the passive structure is 'was/were + past participle'. So, 'discovered' becomes 'was discovered' (to agree with singular 'energy'). Step 4: The original subject 'James Watt' becomes 'by James Watt'. Step 5: The correct passive voice transformation is "The energy of steam was discovered by James Watt."
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Pinpoint the grammatical error concerning active/passive voice in the sentence: "A high level meeting of officials is reporting to have discussed the issue in great detail."
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A high level meeting
of officials is reporting
to have discussed
the issue in great detail.
No error.
Solution:
Step 1: Analyze the phrase "is reporting to have discussed". Step 2: The subject is "A high level meeting". A meeting cannot actively "report" itself in this context; rather, it is something that is reported by others. Step 3: This indicates that the passive voice is required here. Step 4: The correct passive form for the ongoing reporting action would be "is reported". Step 5: Therefore, the phrase "of officials is reporting" should be corrected to "of officials is reported".
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Change into Passive Voice: A person does not prefer tea.
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Coffee have not liked by Sima.
Coffee was not liked by Sima.
Coffee did not liked by Sima.
Coffee is not liked by Sima.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the subject and object in the given sentence. The subject is 'A person' and the object is 'tea'. Step 2: The given sentence is in the present tense. Step 3: Apply the passive voice conversion rule for present tense: 'Object + is/am/are + V3 + by + Subject'. Step 4: Convert the sentence: 'Tea is not preferred by a person.'
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