VOICE
There are two ways of expressing an action by using a transitive verb.
A verb can be described as transitive or intransitive based on whether it
requires an object to express a complete thought or not. A transitive verb is
one that only makes sense if it exerts its action on an object. An intransitive
verb will make sense without one. Some verbs may be used both ways.
Read the following sentences:
Magesh killed a rat.
A rat was killed by Magesh.
These two sentences have the same meaning. These are simply two
different ways of saying the same thing. There is, however, a shift in stress
on the agent and also a change in the form of verb.
In sentence (i), the subject ‘Magesh’ is the ‘doer’ of the action. It acts or is
active. So the verb ’’killed’’ is in active voice.
In sentence (ii), the subject ‘A raf is the ‘receiver’ of action. It suffers the
action done by someone else (Magesh, in this case). It is acted upon. So
the verb ‘was killed’ is in passive voice.
TENSES
PRESENT FORM PAST FORM FUTURE FORM
1. PRESENT SIMPLE PAST SIMPLE FUT. SIMPLE
2. PRESENT CONT., PAST CONTI., FUT. CONT.,
3. PRESENT PERFECT PAST PERFECT FUT. PERFECT
4. PRESENT PER. CONT PAST PER. CONT. FUT. [Link]
‘BE’ VERBS
TENSES ‘BE’ VERB
PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE - AM / IS / ARE
PAST SIMPLE TENSE - WAS / WERE
FUTURE SIMPLE TENSE / MODALS - BE
ALL CONTINUOUS TENSES - BEING
ALL PERFECT TENSES - BEEN
IDENTIFY THE VOICE OF THE GIVEN SENTENCE
PASSIVE VOICE:
BE VERB FOLLOWED BY PAST PARTICIPLE
WATER IS FILLED IN THE TANK
PASSIVE
FILL / FILLS
SOMEONE FILLS WATER IN THE TANK
VOICE
TO CHANGE ACTIVE VOICE INTO PASSIVE VOICE:
RULES:
1. IDENTIFY THE SENTENCE PATTERN (S + V + O)
2. INTERCHANGE THE SUBJECT AND OBJECT
3. INSERT A PROPER ‘BE’ VERB AS PER TENSE and CHANGE THE
MAIN VERB INTO PARTICIPLE FORM
TO CHANGE PASSIVE VOICE INTO ACTIVE VOICE:
RULES:
1. IDENTIFY THE SENTENCE PATTERN (S + V + O)
2. INTERCHANGE THE SUBJECT AND OBJECT
3. CHANGE THE MAIN VERB INTO THE ORIGINAL VERB AS PER ‘BE’
VERB AND REMOVE THE ‘BE’ VERB.
Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
John collects money.
S V O
Money collects John (Present tense – am/is/are)
Money is collects John.
Money is collected John.
MONEY IS COLLECTED BY JOHN
WATER IS COLLECTED IN THE TANK.
S V A
SOMEONE COLLECTS WATER IN THE TANK
MY PURSE HAS BEEN PICK POCKETED IN THE MARKET.
SOMEONE HAS PICKPOKETED MY PURSE IN THE MARKET.
Anna opened the window. – WAS / WERE
THE WINDOW WAS OPENED BY ANNA
We have done our homework. – BEEN
OUR HOMEWORK HAS BEEN DONE BY US
I will ask a question. – BE
A QUESTION WILL BE ASKED BY ME
He can cut out the picture. –
THE PICTURE CAN BE CUT OUT BY HIM
The sheep ate a lot. –
A LOT WAS EATEN BY THE SHEEP
We do not clean our rooms. –
OUR ROOM ARE NOT CLEANED BY US
William will not repair the car. –
THE CAR WILL NOT BE REPAIRED BY WILLAIMS
Maya prepared the lunch
S V O
The lunch prepared Maya (past tense- was / were)
The lunch was prepared by Maya.
Gopika has understood the problem.
S V O
The problem has understood Gopika (Pr. Perfect – been)
The problem has been understood by Gopika.
Maya likes apple
Pr tense – am/is/are
Apple is liked by Maya
Rewrite the following sentences using passive voice:
1. Mala will enjoy the vacation in Kodaikanal.
2. Our friends must have triggered this quarrel.
3. The police have verified the truth of his testimony.
4. Circumstances will oblige Mr. Rao to quit his post.
5. Someone pick-pocketed Peter’s wallet in the train.
6. The drunkards created nuisance during the marriage party.
7. One must endure what is incurable.
8. A heart specialist must be necessarily consulted now.
9. We are taught English excellently by Mr. Henry.
10. The earth is said to be flat by someone
11. This technical work could have been done only by an adult.
12. Those who help themselves are helped by God.
13. A village is ravaged by a cyclone occasionally.
14. Let the boats are lowered and the drowning man is rescued.
15. Shreya drew those pictures.
16. She will eat the whole jack fruit.
17. She collects the stamps
18. I am watering the plants
19. He is watching a movie.
20. Sita had dictated the notes. (been)
21. She enjoyed the movie well
22. The chief guest distributed the awards and the students
received with joy
23. Our grandma was narrating some stories.
24. Someone might have stolen the valuable jewels.
25. MY PURSE HAS BEEN PICK POCKETED.
26. MY PLANTS ARE BEING WATERED.
27. They are monitoring the whole area with TV cameras.
28. Everyone must wear hard hats when working on the building
site.
29. Scientists have not tested the new product on humans.
30. The company normally delivers cars within a month.
31. They saw the suspect entering the building.
32. The teacher ought to send her to the headmaster.
33. The organizers will offer drinks during the break.
34. The manager will report all shoplifters to the police.
35. Border officials made me open my suitcase.
36. You cannot trust politicians.
37. My husband gave me a new cell phone for my birthday.
38. They were opening the parcel when I came in.
39. People say that the Copacabana is the most wonderful beach
in the world.
40. They will have told him the news by next week.
41. Nobody has ever told him how to manage the club.
INTERROGATIVE:
1. WHY DID YOU CALL HIM A GENIUS?
2. HOW DID YOU GET THIS ANSWER?
3. WHEN DID YOU TAKE THIS PHOTO?
4. COULD YOU ARRANGE FOR A TOUR TO TIRUPATHI?
5. DID YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORK?
6. WAS YOUR WORK COMPLETED BY YOU?
7. DO YOU LIKE ICE CREAM?
8. WHY DID YOU CANCELL YOUR TICKET?
9. HAVE YOUR COMPLETED YOUR H.W?
10. WILL YOU DO ME A FAVOUR?
11. CAN YOU LIFT THIS BOX?
12. How have you solved the puzzle?
13. Who taught you such a rude behaviour?
14. Did Sue draw this circle?
15. Have you ever been refused a loan before by any bank?
16. Was my data card seen by you?
17. Shall I be taken to the Taj Mahal?
18. Why should she be suspected by you?