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1. 1.

   Underline the direct objects and circle the indirect objects in these sentences.

   1. He cooked lunch for his (grandparents).
   2. The teacher has awarded prizes to the three best students.
   3. She sent her friend a bunch of flowers.
   4. He gave me a box full of chocolates.
   5. Sameera gifted her sister a watch.
   6. I have promised them my help.
   7. Sarika asked me a question.
   8. I sent a package to my friend.
2. 2.

   Underline the doers of action and circle the receivers of action in these sentences.

   1. The eagle caught (the rat).
   2. The cake was made by Nancy.
   3. Captain D'Souza flew the plane.
   4. The plane was flown by Captain D'Souza.
   5. You must cut down the expanses.
   6. The sunshine melted the ice cream.
   7. The decision was made by the committee.
   8. That house was designed by Anirudh.
   9. Rahim spilled the link.
   10. The singer was applauded by everyone.
3. 3.

   Write whether these sentences are in the active voice (AV) or passive voice (PV).

   1. I accept your excuse. AV
   2. The machine was powered by electricity.
   3. Many crops have been destroyed by the floods.
   4. We decorated the room with silver flowers.
   5. I was offered a ticket to the show.
   6. My father writes books for a living.
   7. The question was answered by Amy.
   8. An injection was given by the nurse.
   9. The girl recited a story.
   10. This year, English is being taught by Mr Fernandez.
4. 4.

   Complete these sentences using the passive forms of the verbs in brackets.

   1. The radio was discovered by Marconi. (discover)
   2. He ___________ by the noise. (disturb)
   3. I ___________ an interesting gift by my uncle. (give)
   4. This play ___________ by the tenth standard boys. (put up)
   5. The murder mystery ___________ by Holmes. (solve)
   6. The whole plan ___________ by him. (change)
   7. He ___________ to enter the classroom by the teacher. (not allow)
   8. My friend ___________ as Chairman by the committee. (elect)
5. 5.

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

   1. I chose this card.
      This card was chosen by me.
   2. My mother made the samosas.
   3. We did not invite Kevin.
   4. The Italian woman bought three saris.
   5. Did you draw that picture?
   6. The examiner checked the results.
   7. The famous musician gave a concert.
   8. The policeman blew the whistle.
6. 6.

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

   1. She was congratulated by her father.
      Her father congratulated her.
   2. The saplings were planted by our gardener.
   3. Were these things left by Uncle Rahim?
   4. Those mangoes were eaten by insects.
   5. Zahira's mother was dropped at home by my cousin.
   6. Promises are forgotten by many people.
   7. Those books were printed by a new publishing house.
   8. A fine catch was taken by the wicketkeeper.