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TOPIC 13 — ACTIVE & PASSIVE VOICE
Class VII English Grammar — Test Paper Set 2 (Intermediate)
Preeti Kushwah Classes — Unit Test
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5. Section B: 5 × 2 = 10. Section C: 5 × 3 = 15.
3. Write neat answers with proper grammar.
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A: 5 × 1 = 5. Section B: 5 × 2 = 10. Section C: 5 × 3 = 15.
3. Write neat answers with proper grammar.
Section A — Choose the Correct Passive Form [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
Active: The farmer grows wheat.
Passive: Wheat _______ by the farmer.
(a) is grown (b) was grown (c) are grown (d) is grew
Passive: Wheat _______ by the farmer.
(a) is grown (b) was grown (c) are grown (d) is grew
Q2.1
Active: They invited all the neighbours.
Passive: All the neighbours _______ by them.
(a) are invited (b) were invited (c) was invited (d) had invited
Passive: All the neighbours _______ by them.
(a) are invited (b) were invited (c) was invited (d) had invited
Q3.1
Active: Someone is cleaning the classroom.
Passive: The classroom _______ by someone.
(a) is being cleaned (b) was being cleaned (c) has been cleaned (d) is cleaned
Passive: The classroom _______ by someone.
(a) is being cleaned (b) was being cleaned (c) has been cleaned (d) is cleaned
Q4.1
Which sentence is in passive voice?
(a) The dog chased the cat. (b) The cat was chased by the dog.
(c) The cat ran away. (d) The dog barked loudly.
(a) The dog chased the cat. (b) The cat was chased by the dog.
(c) The cat ran away. (d) The dog barked loudly.
Q5.1
Active: The mechanic will repair the scooter.
Passive: The scooter _______ by the mechanic.
(a) will repair (b) will be repaired (c) will been repaired (d) is repaired
Passive: The scooter _______ by the mechanic.
(a) will repair (b) will be repaired (c) will been repaired (d) is repaired
Section B — Transform the Voice [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
Change to passive voice:
(a) The tailor is stitching my school uniform.
(b) Asha had completed the assignment before the deadline.
(a) The tailor is stitching my school uniform.
(b) Asha had completed the assignment before the deadline.
Q7.2
Change to active voice:
(a) The Ramayana was written by Valmiki.
(b) A new hospital is being built by the government.
(a) The Ramayana was written by Valmiki.
(b) A new hospital is being built by the government.
Q8.2
Change to passive voice:
(a) The doctor has examined all the patients.
(b) Nobody helped the old man.
(a) The doctor has examined all the patients.
(b) Nobody helped the old man.
Q9.2
Correct the errors in the passive sentences:
(a) The song was sing by the choir.
(b) The book is being wrote by the author.
(a) The song was sing by the choir.
(b) The book is being wrote by the author.
Q10.2
Change to passive voice (negative):
(a) They did not invite Mohit to the party.
(b) The students will not forget this lesson.
(a) They did not invite Mohit to the party.
(b) The students will not forget this lesson.
Section C — Detailed Answers [5 × 3 = 15]
Q11.3
Write the passive voice conversion rule (structure) for:
(a) Simple Present Tense
(b) Simple Past Tense
(c) Simple Future Tense
Give one example for each.
(a) Simple Present Tense
(b) Simple Past Tense
(c) Simple Future Tense
Give one example for each.
Q12.3
Read the passage and change ALL underlined sentences to passive voice:
“My mother cooks breakfast every morning. Yesterday, my father washed the car. Tomorrow, my brother will clean the garden.”
“My mother cooks breakfast every morning. Yesterday, my father washed the car. Tomorrow, my brother will clean the garden.”
Q13.3
Explain with examples: Why do we sometimes omit “by + agent” in passive voice? Give three sentences where the agent is not needed.
Q14.3
Change these interrogative sentences to passive voice:
(a) Did the teacher punish the students?
(b) Who broke the window?
(c) Will the principal announce the results?
(a) Did the teacher punish the students?
(b) Who broke the window?
(c) Will the principal announce the results?
Q15.3
Write 3 sentences about Independence Day celebrations using passive voice. Then convert each to active voice.
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Answer Key & Detailed Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(a) is grown — Simple present passive: Object + is/am/are + V3. “Wheat” is singular, so “is”.
Q2. [1 Mark]
(b) were invited — Simple past passive: Object + was/were + V3. “Neighbours” is plural, so “were”.
Q3. [1 Mark]
(a) is being cleaned — Present continuous passive: Object + is/am/are + being + V3.
Q4. [1 Mark]
(b) The cat was chased by the dog. — The subject (cat) receives the action; “by the dog” shows the doer.
Q5. [1 Mark]
(b) will be repaired — Simple future passive: Object + will be + V3.
Q6. [2 Marks]
(a) My school uniform is being stitched by the tailor. (Present continuous passive) (1 mark)
(b) The assignment had been completed by Asha before the deadline. (Past perfect passive) (1 mark)
(b) The assignment had been completed by Asha before the deadline. (Past perfect passive) (1 mark)
Q7. [2 Marks]
(a) Valmiki wrote the Ramayana. (1 mark)
(b) The government is building a new hospital. (1 mark)
(b) The government is building a new hospital. (1 mark)
Q8. [2 Marks]
(a) All the patients have been examined by the doctor. (Present perfect passive) (1 mark)
(b) The old man was not helped by anybody. (“Nobody” in active becomes “not…by anybody” in passive) (1 mark)
(b) The old man was not helped by anybody. (“Nobody” in active becomes “not…by anybody” in passive) (1 mark)
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) The song was sung by the choir. — V3 of “sing” is “sung”, not “sing”. (1 mark)
(b) The book is being written by the author. — V3 of “write” is “written”, not “wrote”. (1 mark)
(b) The book is being written by the author. — V3 of “write” is “written”, not “wrote”. (1 mark)
Q10. [2 Marks]
(a) Mohit was not invited to the party (by them). (1 mark)
(b) This lesson will not be forgotten by the students. (1 mark)
(b) This lesson will not be forgotten by the students. (1 mark)
Q11. [3 Marks]
(a) Simple Present: Object + is/am/are + V3 + by + Subject
Example: “She writes a letter.” → “A letter is written by her.” (1 mark)
(b) Simple Past: Object + was/were + V3 + by + Subject
Example: “He broke the glass.” → “The glass was broken by him.” (1 mark)
(c) Simple Future: Object + will be + V3 + by + Subject
Example: “They will build a school.” → “A school will be built by them.” (1 mark)
Example: “She writes a letter.” → “A letter is written by her.” (1 mark)
(b) Simple Past: Object + was/were + V3 + by + Subject
Example: “He broke the glass.” → “The glass was broken by him.” (1 mark)
(c) Simple Future: Object + will be + V3 + by + Subject
Example: “They will build a school.” → “A school will be built by them.” (1 mark)
Q12. [3 Marks]
“Breakfast is cooked by my mother every morning.” (Simple present passive) (1 mark)
“The car was washed by my father yesterday.” (Simple past passive) (1 mark)
“The garden will be cleaned by my brother tomorrow.” (Simple future passive) (1 mark)
“The car was washed by my father yesterday.” (Simple past passive) (1 mark)
“The garden will be cleaned by my brother tomorrow.” (Simple future passive) (1 mark)
Q13. [3 Marks]
We omit “by + agent” when the doer is unknown, unimportant, or obvious. (1 mark)
Examples:
1. “Hindi is spoken in most parts of India.” (by everyone — obvious/general) (½ mark + ½ mark)
2. “The thief was arrested last night.” (by the police — obvious) (½ mark + ½ mark)
3. “A new school is being built in our area.” (doer unknown/unimportant)
Examples:
1. “Hindi is spoken in most parts of India.” (by everyone — obvious/general) (½ mark + ½ mark)
2. “The thief was arrested last night.” (by the police — obvious) (½ mark + ½ mark)
3. “A new school is being built in our area.” (doer unknown/unimportant)
Q14. [3 Marks]
(a) Were the students punished by the teacher? (1 mark)
(b) By whom was the window broken? (1 mark)
(c) Will the results be announced by the principal? (1 mark)
(b) By whom was the window broken? (1 mark)
(c) Will the results be announced by the principal? (1 mark)
Q15. [3 Marks]
Passive: “The flag was hoisted by the chief guest.” → Active: “The chief guest hoisted the flag.” (1 mark)
Passive: “Sweets were distributed to all students.” → Active: “The teachers distributed sweets to all students.” (1 mark)
Passive: “Patriotic songs were sung by the school choir.” → Active: “The school choir sang patriotic songs.” (1 mark)
Passive: “Sweets were distributed to all students.” → Active: “The teachers distributed sweets to all students.” (1 mark)
Passive: “Patriotic songs were sung by the school choir.” → Active: “The school choir sang patriotic songs.” (1 mark)