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1. 1.

   Pick out the Verbs in the following sentences. Write whether they are in the Active or in the Passive Voice:

   1. The dog killed the cat.
   2. They welcomed the leader.
   3. The man is holding a gun.
   4. He rang the bell.
   5. The thief was caught.
   6. Some boys fly kites.
   7. My father will write a letter.
   8. The cat was chased by the dog.
   9. He was run over by a car.
   10. Mice are caught by cats.
2. 2.

   Rewrite the following sentences using the Passive Voice of the Verb:

   1. The police arrested the thief.
   2. He kept me waiting.
   3. They chose him their captain.
   4. She promised me a present.
   5. Everybody laughed at him.
   6. She told us a story.
   7. Her teaches praised her.
   8. Sachin scored a century.
   9. He is watching us.
   10. Everyone respects him.
3. 3.

   Change the Verbs in the following sentences from the Passive to the Active Voice:

   1. A cheque was handed over to her.
   2. The leader was welcomed by the people.
   3. The child was knocked down by a bus.
   4. My book had been stolen by someone.
   5. A snake was killed by the farmer.
   6. She will be helped by me.
   7. The bell was being rung by the poem.
   8. The match was won by our school.
   9. It was broken by me.
   10. By whom are you taught?
4. 4.

   Change the Voice:

   1. By whom was the glass broken?
   2. We except good news.
   3. He is loved by all.
   4. Columbus discovered America.
   5. I see a star.
   6. All his friends laughed at him.
   7. The dog chased the sheep.
   8. The peon opened the gate.
   9. The bird was killed by a hunter.
   10. A stone struck me on the head.