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1. 1.

   Underline the verbs in the given sentences and whether they are in the active voice or passive voice.

   1. Wash the dishes.
   2. Does she lock the doors every night? 
   3. People believe that she was a cheat.
   4. Do not insult the poor.
   5. I will pluck all the flowers in the evening.
   6. The book was given to them by the librarian.
   7. The plane was landed safely by the pilot.
   8. One cup flour is to be added.
   9. Are you being disturbed by the band?
   10. Why don't you consult a doctor?
2. 2.

   Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

   1. Everyone loves eating ice-cream.
   2. They will have to do it again.
   3. Go.
   4. Send him in.
   5. Will people forget it in a short time?
   6. May I use your telephone?
   7. He taught us French.
   8. They are laughing at him.
   9. Did you carve this statue?
   10. Do not hate anyone.
3. 3.

   Rewrite the sentences in the active voice.

   1. By whom was the bird killed?
   2. Our time should not be wasted in idle gossips.
   3. The shoe is being mended by the cobbler.
   4. Smoking is prohibited.
   5. Has the dog been fed yet?
   6. It is time for the gate to be opened.
   7. I was looked after by my grandfather when I was small.
   8. You are requested to wait for me.
   9. I was spoken to by Radha.
   10. He should have been helped by you.
4. 4.

   Read the following stepwise instructions about making cucumber sandwitches.

   1. Peel a cucumber and cut it into thin slices.
   2. Mince green chilies and coriander leaves into a chutney.
   3. Trim the brown edges crusts of some bread slices with a knife or scissors.
   4. Apply butter on one side of a bread slice.
   5. Spread a little chutney on top of the buttered side.
   6. Arrange the sliced cucumber on it.
   7. Squeeze a little lemon juice on the arranged sliced cucumber.
   8. Put one more buttered slice on top as the second layer.
   9. Press well and cut into four pieces with a sharp knife.
   10. Dot with tomato ketchup and serve.

   Now complete this paragraph

   A cucumber must _________ and __________ into thin slices. Then, some chilies must _______ into a chutney along with some coriander leaves. Next, the brown-edges crusts of some bread slices must _________ with a knife or a pair of scissors. Butter must__________on one side of a bread slice and chutney __________ on top of it. The cucumber slices ___________arranged on the slice of bread and a little lemon juice must__________on it. Then, another buttered slice must__________on top as the second layer. The slices must _________together and _________ into four square pieces with a sharp knife. The sandwitches ________ with tomato ketchup and _____________ immediately.

5. 5.

   Shubhi was asked how to make garlic toast using the recipe given below. Describe the process for her.

   • Take about 8 flakes of garlic
   • Clean them well.
   • Grind to a fine paste.
   • Take two teaspoons of butter.
   • Mix butter and garlic paste.
   • Spread evenly on two slices of bread.
   • Toast in an oven toaster for 3 minutes.
   • Serve hot.

   Now describe the process in passive.

   Eight flakes of garlic (a)___________ They (b)______________ They are (c)_____________ two teaspoons of butter (d)_____________ Butter and garlic paste (e)___________ It is (f)____________ It is (g)____________ and serve hot.