Answer KeyClass 8th

Essentials of English Grammar and CompositionLs 17 Voice

•PAGE NO. : 75

• EX : 50. Put the following sentences into

passive forms.

1. The exhibition was opened by the governor.

2. The time was fixed at ten o’clock by them.

3. A remarkable speech was made by him.

4. Character is made by manners.

5. We were kept waiting by him.

6. Three goals were scored by our team.

7. By whom was the tiger killed?

8. The house is being built by the mason.

9. The work will be finished in about a week by him.

17. He was given a book by John.

18. We were told a story by the teacher.

19. A great deal of coal is burnt by people in winter.

20. You are advised to enter by the left door.

21.You are advised to keep to the left.

22. Let the order be given.

23.Let not the poor be insulted.

24. By whom was this done ?

25. Let this be done by me.

26. One’s parents should be obeyed by one.

27. By whom has the chair been broken ?

28. Your proposal cannot be agreed to by me.

29. You are suggested to never deceive a friend.

30.He was forgiven all his faults by me.

•EX : 51 Put the following sentences

into active form. 1. Even a little mouse may help a lion.

2. The people welcomed the king.

3. I leave my cares behind.

4. The police took him for a thief.

5. People knew him to be a kind man.

6. Gambling has ruined men.

7. England declared war against

Germany.

8. Her mother bought her a present.

9. They made him General.

10. Who wrote this letter?

11. Everyone will curse us.

12. The police has caught the robber.

13. Who taught you French?

14. Why did the teacher punish you?

15. Her good looks struck me.

16. His employer gave him another chance.

17. Her boss dismissed her from service.

18. A bus knocked down a poor blind beggar.

19. They started the car with great difficulty.

20. Someone has cut the telephone wires.

21. Take three doses daily.

22. They buried him secretly.

23. The news distressed him greatly.

24. The facts justified our actions.

25. They brought the young soldier before the king.

25. They didn't crown him king.

26. They switched off the light.

26.The police arrested the criminal.

27. The criminal did not speak a word in self defense.

28. Advertise this post.

•EX no. : 52 Change the voice in

following sentences :

1. The baby was bought a doll by her.

2. Admission was refused to them.

3. One can gain nothing without efforts.

4. The judge found him guilty of murder.

5. Why should you suspect us?

6. She will be greatly surprise if they select her.

7. The house was painted white by them.

8. I was told to leave the room.

9.She was promised a present by him.

10.Milk is often turned sour by a thunderstorm.

11.The earthquake destroyed the whole town.

12.The people welcomed the leader.

13. George Stephenson built the first railway.

14.Good news is expected by us.

15.We have just received the telegram.

16.The police caught the thief red-handed.

17.All loved and honoured her.

18.Someone has stolen my watch.

19.You are advised to keep off the grass.

20.Bali was elected captain by us.

21.Fire damaged the building.

22.Her husband took her to hospital.

23.They ordered her to the room.

24.Electricity operates the lift.

25.Everyone will blame us.

26.Will those happy days be ever forgotten by us?

27.By whom was America discovered?

28.Will your fees be paid today by your brother ?

29.Her guilt had not been confessed by her.

30.Their duty had been done by them.

31.Gambling has ruined many.

32.They distributed sweets to the children.

•Ex no. : 53 Write the correct forms

of verbs given in brackets :

1. She is praised by us.

2. Not a word was spoken by Ali.

3. My pocket was picked by thief.

4. The king was welcomed by the people.

5. The old man was knocked down by a car.

6. All the thieves were caught.

7. All the boys were punished by the teacher.

8. The mirror was broken.

9. The telegraph wires have been cut.

10. The little child was hurt.

•Ex : 54

Write the correct forms of verbs

given in brackets.

1. An honest man is trusted by all.

2. English is spoken all over the world.

3. We were blamed by everyone.

4. The poor beggar was knocked down by a car.

5. He is honoured by his countrymen.

6. He was punished by the Head-master.

7. The king was welcomed by the people.

8.She was taken to hospital by her friend.

9.The boy was rewarded by the teacher for his

good work.

10.This play was written by Tagore.

11.The building was burnt by fire.

12.The thief was beaten by the police.

13.The boy was bitten by a snake.

14.The thief was caught by the police.

15.The work was finished by him in a fortnight.

16.The letter was posted last night. 17.America was discovered by Columbus. 18.We were kept waiting by them.19.The horse was frightened by the sudden noise. 20.The meeting was disturbed by some young men. 21.She was hit by a stone. 22.All the goods were stolen by someone. 23.The trees were blown down by the storm. 24.He was appointed General by the President. 25.He was let off with a fine. 26.The streets are swept daily. 27.He was shot dead by the robbers. 28This car was bought by me for Rs.30,000.29.We were forgiven by the teacher. 30.Many tickets were sold at the gate.

•Ex : 55 •Write the correct forms of

verbs given in brackets.

1. Raman was feeling proud because his father

was elected President.

2. When I entered the house, I found that

everything was stolen.

3. The thief had been caught before the police

came.

4. The Headmaster told us that the Governor

was given a warm welcome.

5. The teacher told us that we would be

punished if we made a noise in the class.

6.He told us that fresh elections would be

held in February.

7.Nobody was seen in the library this

week.

8.You are warned that if you don’t work

hard, you won’t pass your examination.

9.These three boys were praised by their

teacher.

10. He told me that I would be sent to

Delhi for a week.

11.They told me that I was warned.

12.He would have been selected if he had worked hard.

13.The robbers would have been caught if the police had been quicker.

14.He would have been pardoned if he had confessed his fault.

15.He would have been run over by the car if he had not crossed the road.