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1. 1.

   Name the verbs in the following sentences, and tell whether they are in active or in the passive voice.

   1. I see a dark cloud.
   2. His command was promptly obeyed.
   3. Some of the cargo had been damaged by the sea water.
   4. Nothing will be gained by hurry.
   5. A stone struck me on the head.
   6. This letter was posted last night.
   7. The fridge has been repaired,
   8. The old gentleman takes snuff.
   9. The money was lost.
   10. The letter has just been posted.
2. 2.

   Change the following sentences from the active voice to the passive voice.

   1. The cat killed the mouse.
   2. The man cut down the tree.
   3. His teacher praised him.
   4. They have videoed the programme.
   5. Rama was making a kite.
   6. My father will write a latter.
   7. I will conquer him.
   8. He kept me waiting.
   9. Sohrab threw the ball.
   10. He scored twenty runs.
3. 3.

   Change the following sentences so that the verbs is in the passive voice.

   1. They asked me my name.
   2. We refused them admission.
   3. You cannot pump the ocean dry.
   4. They found him guilty of number.
   5. A thunderstorm often turns milk sour.
   6. They saw the storm approaching.
4. 4.

   Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs are the active voice.

   1. Not a word was spoken by Latif.
   2. He was taken to the hospital by his friends.
   3. I was struck by his singular appearance.
   4. We shall be blamed by everyone.
   5. Alice was not much surprised at this.
   6. He will be greatly surprised if he is chosen.
5. 5.

   Write three sentences with the verbs in the active voice, and rewrite them with the verbs in the passive voice.

6. 6.

   In the following sentences change the voice.

   1. We elected Balu captain.
   2. I saw him opening the box.
   3. We must listen to his words.
   4. By whom was this jug broken?
   5. Shall I ever forget those happy days?