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1. 1.

   Identify the verbs in these sentences and write whether they are in the active or passive voice.

   1. I lend Dhuru hundred rupees.	6. All the questions are answered by them.
   2. Granny tells us an interesting anecdote.	7. Call the doctor quickly.
   3. A song is sung by Rhia.	8. The cup was broken by the boy.
   4. Sana is reading a book.	9. Let her speak in English.
   5. This story is loved by children.	10. The maid obeys her mistress.

    

2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks passive forms of the verbs in the simple present tense.

   1. Peace ________________ by all. (value)
   2. Id is _____________ twice a year. (celebrate)
   3. Dogs ___________ (not allow) in this building.
   4. Rah drivers _________________(penalize)
   5. Better services ___________ by the metro network of trains. (provide)
   6. Only contagious cases _____________ (treat) here.
   7. Good books ____________ (like) by all.
   8. By whom ___________ drama. (direct)
   9. Only BMWs _____________ in this workshop. (service)
   10. My advice _____________ (ignore) by my younger brother.
3. 3.

   Fill in the gaps and change to passive voice using the present continuous tense. Take the help of the verbs given in brackets.

   1. Shops ____________ down by the protestors. (shut)
   2. The city _______________ (capture) by the enemy.
   3. The popular heroine ____________ (interview) for the TV channel.
   4. Slogans ___________ (raise) by the protestors.
   5. Old computers _____________(update).
4. 4.

   Rewrite the following passage using the passive form in the present continuous tense.

   New products _____________ (introduce) by Amazon every month. How is it possible? Huge amounts of money ____________ (spend) on advertisements. It is beyond doubt that beautiful models ____________ (use) to impress on hoardings and television channels. Expensive items ______________ (sold) at huge discounts. Not only that, goods ____________ (deliver) at your doorstep, once you have placed the order. What more can one want?

5. 5.

   Fill in the blanks with the passive form of the verbs in the present perfect tense.

   1. A  new project ___________ by the firm. (taken)
   2. Stray dogs ____________ (immunize) by the corporation.
   3. A warm welcome ______________ (accord) to the Chairman.
   4. A new child friendly curriculum _____________ (introduce) by the ICSE.
   5. A new system of correcting answer scripts _____________ (start) by the Council minimize errors.
6. 6.

   Fill in the blanks with the passive forms of the verbs in the simple past tense.

   1. Nina ____________ for the annual concert. (select)
   2. The deal _____________ between the two countries. ( sign)
   3. _____________ due to heavy rain? (trains, delay)
   4. All the invitees _____________ (treat) very well.
   5. The meeting ___________ in the evening. (held)
   6. Modern Indian ballet ____________ (start) by Uday Shankar.