CBSE Class 7 English Active Passive Assignment

Fill in the blanks with a passive verb form.

Question. Something has to ……………………….. before things get worse.
a) do
b) be done

Answer : be done

Question. The room ………………………… so we could not enter.
a) locked
b) was locked

Answer : was locked

Question. The windows look spotless. They …………………………….
a) have cleaned
b) have been cleaned

Answer : have been cleaned

Question. They …………………………… of the latest happenings.
a) have informed
b) have been informed
c) had informed

Answer : have been informed

Question. I felt that I ……………………………..
a) was followed
b) am being followed
c) was being followed
Answer : was being followed

Question. If something is invisible, it…………………………….
a) can't see
b) can't be seen
Answer : can't be seen

Question. If something is edible, it……………………………….
a) can eat
b) can be eaten
Answer : can be eaten

Question. If he hadn’t robbed the bank, he …………………………………
a) would not have arrested
b) would not have been arrested
c) had not been arrested
Answer : would not have been arrested

Question. I believe that more money should……………………………. on education and healthcare.
a) spend
b) be spent
c) be spended
Answer : be spent

Question. She is very sensitive. She …………………………….. with kid gloves.
a) should treat
b) should be treated
c) would be treated
Answer : should be treated

Question. Honest people must …………………………..
a) respect
b) be respected
Answer : be respected

Question. The voice of the poor and the helpless too……………………………….
a) should hear
b) should be heard
Answer : should be heard

Q1: Rewrite these sentences in the passive voice.
1. Rita sings a song.
2. Children love the rainbow.
3. Granny told us an interesting story.
4. Call in the doctor at once.
5. Everyone loved Mother Teresa.
6. The wolf chased the sheep.
7. Sujata drew a village scene.
8. Rakesh made special Kashmiri tea for everyone.
9. Neha's father praised her.
10. People formed a queue on the road.
11. Hanif drank the bitter medicine in one gulp.
12. We elected Balachandran as our team leader.
13. Santa Claus gave toffees to all the children in the shop.
14. Grandfather called up Ayushi to wish her on her birthday.
15. We all know the facts.
16. The people crowned him the king.
17. Suman is reading a book.
18. Your mother taught us Mathematics.
19. The gardener looks after the flowers.

Answers:
1. A song is sung by Rita.
2. The rainbow is loved by Children.
3. An interesting story was told us by Granny.
4. Doctor is to be called at once.
5. Mother Teresa was loved by everyone.
6. The sheep was chased by the wolf.
7. A village scene was drawn by Sujata.
8. Special Kashmiri tea was made by Rakesh for everyone.
9. Neha was praised by her father.
[Note: The sentence 'She was praised by Neha's father.' may be correct. Because there is ambiguity if 'She' and Neha are same persons or not. ]
10. A queue was formed on the road (by the people). [Note: 'by the people' is optional.]
11. The bitter medicine was drunk in one gulp by Hanif.
12. Balachandran was elected as our team leader (by us).
13. Toffees were given to all the children in the shop by Santa Claus.
14. Ayushi was called up by her Grandfather to wish her on her birthday.
15. Facts are known to all of us.
16. The king was was crowned.
17. A book is being read by Suman.
18. Mathematics was taught to us by your mother. OR
      We were taught Mathematics by your mother.
19. The flowers are looked after by the gardener.


Q2: Rewrite these sentences in the active voice.
1. You are requested to keep quiet.
2. Amir Khan is known to me.
3. You will be beaten by Neena at Badminton.
4. Mary was followed by a little lamb.
5. Tarun is loved by his mother.
6. The bell was rung by Om Prakash.
7. The dress will be stitched by Rosy in a week.
8. A century was scored by Sachin.
9. I was kept waiting by Maya.
10. The telephone was invented by Graham Bell.
11. Mayank was praised by the teacher.
12. The jester was laughed at by the people.
13. The restaurant was opened by them last year.
14. By whom was King Lear written?
15. The wounded soldier was being helped by an old woman.
16. I am pleased by your performance.
17. I have been invited by Vaibhav to his birthday party.
18. By whom was this dish of butter broken.
19. The child is frightened by thunder and lightning.

Answers:
1. Please keep quiet.
2. I know Amir Khan.
3. Neena will beat you at Badminton.
4. A little lamb followed Mary.
5. Tarun's mother loves him.
6. Om Prakash rang the bell.
7. Rosy will stich the dress in a week.
8. Sachin scored a century.
9. Maya kept me waiting.
10. Graham Bell invented the telephone.
11. The teacher praised Mayank.
12. The people laughed at the jester.
13. They opened the restaurant last year.
14. Who wrote King Lear?
15. An old woman was helping the wounded soldier.
16. Your performance pleases me.
17. Vaibhav has invited me to his birthday party.
18. Who broke this dish of butter?
19. Thunder and lightning frighten the child.

Passive Form

A) Read each sentence. Then make two new sentences in the PASSIVE:

1. People say Tom Cruise is the richest movie star.
a) It is said that Tom Cruise is the richest movie star.
b) Tom Cruise is said to be the richest movie star.

2. Everybody thinks that Hakan is a good football player.
a) It ………………………………………………………………………. .
b) Hakan …………………………………………………………………. .

3. They say that his books are still popular.
a) It ………………………………………………………………………… .
b) His books ……………………………………………………………….. .

4. They report that at least 10.000 dolphins are caught in the nets of tuna fishers every year.
a) It …………………………………………………………………………. .
b) At least 10.000 dolphins …………………………………………………. .

5. They estimate that 1500 square kilometers of rainforests is cut every year.
a) It …………………………………………………………………………… .
b) 1500 square kilometers of rainforests ……………………………………… .

6. We knew that pencil lead is made from graphite, clay, water and wax.
a) It …………………………………………………………………………….. .
b) Pencil lead …………………………………………………………………... .

7. They reported that the railway line was buried under tons of rock and earth.
a) It ……………………………………………………………………………… .
b) The railway line ……………………………………………………………… .

8. People don’t think that inflation will go down.
a) It ……………………………………………………………………………….. .
b) Inflation ……………………………………………………………………….. .

9. People expect that the third bridge will be built over the Bosphorus Strait.
a) It ……………………………………………………………………………… .
b) The third bridge ……………………………………………………………….. .

10. People believe that he is living abroad.
a) It ………………………………………………………………………………. .
b) He ……………………………………………………………………………… .

B) Read each sentence. Then make two new sentences in the PASSIVE:

1. People expect that taxes will be reduced soon.
a) It …………………………………………………………… .
b) Taxes ……………………………………………………….

2. People say that the monument is over 2000 years old.
a) It ………………………………………………………………… .
b) The monument ………………………………………………….. .

3. People expect that the president will resign.
a) It …………………………………………………………………. .
b) The president ……………………………………………………. .

4. People think the fire started at about 8 o’clock.
a) It …………………………………………………………………. .
b) The fire …………………………………………………………… .

5. Journalists reported that seven people had been injured in the fire.
a) It …………………………………………………………………. .
b) Seven people …………………………………………………….. .

6. People say the bridge is unsafe.
a) It ………………………………………………………………….. .
b) The bridge ………………………………………………………… .

C) REPORT these rumours:

1. People say that the actress Tania Revesky has refused a part in the film Volcano.
a) It is said ……………………………………………………………………… .
b) The actress Tania Revesky ………………………………………………….. .

2. Her friends have reported that the newsreader Ann Slater is furious at losing her job.
a) It …………………………………………………………………………….. .
b) The newsreader Ann Slater …………………………………………………. .

3. Lots of people believe that The Prime Minister and his wife are getting divorced.
a) It …………………………………………………………………………….. .
b) The Prime Minister and his wife ……………………………………………. .

4. Journalists have said that The footballer Gary Johnson earns $ 1 million a year.
a) It ………………………………………………………………………………. .
b) The footballer Gary Johnson …………………………………………………. .

Passive Form

A) Put the following sentences into the PASSIVE VOICE:

1. Someone has already paid the electrician for his work.
………………………………………………………………………………..
2. They taught him French and gave him a dictionary.
………………………………………………………………………………..
3. When we first met, they had already offered me a job at the bank.
………………………………………………………………………………..
4. A man requested the stranger to leave the meeting.
…………………………………………………………………………………
5. A young woman asked the rest of us to be there at eight o’clock.
…………………………………………………………………………………
6. They had eaten all the dinner before they finished the conversation.
…………………………………………………………………………………
7. Who wrote it?
…………………………………………………………………………………
8. The author has written a special edition for children.
…………………………………………………………………………………
9. Did the idea interest you?
…………………………………………………………………………………
10. Why didn’t they mend the roof before it fell in?
…………………………………………………………………………………
11. The burglars had cut a huge hole in the steel door.
…………………………………………………………………………………
12. The organizers will exhibit the paintings till the end of the month.
…………………………………………………………………………………
13. When did they ring the church bells?
…………………………………………………………………………………
14. Does listening to music disturb you?
…………………………………………………………………………………

B) Read the following sentences and write another one with the same meaning:

1. It is believed that the wanted man is living in New York.
…………………………………………………………………………………
2. It is said that many people are homeless after the floods.
…………………………………………………………………………………
3. It is expected that the government will lose this election.
…………………………………………………………………………………
4. It is known that the Prime Minister is in favour of the new law.
…………………………………………………………………………………
5. It is believed that the thieves got in through the kitchen window.
…………………………………………………………………………………
6. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.
…………………………………………………………………………………
7. It is claimed that he drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
…………………………………………………………………………………

8. It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident.
…………………………………………………………………………………
9. It is said that three men were arrested after the explosion.
…………………………………………………………………………………
10. It is believed that Maria will not win the prize.
…………………………………………………………………………………
11. It is considered that the 2008 Olimpic Games will be held in Turkey.
………………………………………………………………………………….
12. It is said that our teacher is 55 years old.
………………………………………………………………………………….
13. It is thought that Tom didn’t steal their rings.
………………………………………………………………………………….
14. It is claimed that this examination will be the most difficult one.
………………………………………………………………………………….
15. It is believed that John will marry Ann at the end of this month.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
16. It is expected that people will live in Mars in 2050.
…………………………………………………………………………………..

C) Change these sentences into PASSIVE FORM:

1. People believe that the strike will end soon.
………………………………………………………………………………….
2. People believe that the thieves got through the kitchen window.
………………………………………………………………………………….
3. People say that the company is loosing a lot of money.
………………………………………………………………………………….
4. When is he going to pay the taxes?
………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Who has designed these buildings?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
6. How much do they spend on these activities?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
7. They broke a lot of plates while they were dancing?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
8. Who invented the electric bulb?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
9. People believe that they are secret agents.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
10. People think that he takes harmful drugs.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
11. Did they give you a great reception?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
12. Nobody sends her a card at Christmas.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
13. Did anyone call an ambulance after the accident?
…………………………………………………………………………………..
14. Will you pay the fine?
…………………………………………………………………………………..

D) Write the correct tense or voice:

Hospitals are places where people ……………………………………. (examine) and……………………………… (bring) back to good health. I’m lucky because I ………………………………………(never / take) to hospital when she …………………………… (hit) by a car last month. Luckily no bones ………………………….. (break) but she ………………………… (examine) carefully and x-rays ………………………………… (take). She …………………….. (keep) there for a night and she ………………………………….. (give) permission to leave the next day.
Ambulance services are also important. Patients …………………………… (must / take) to hospital as quickly as possible. A lot of people ………………………………… (kill) in road accidents and a lot more ……………………………………. (injure) but if more ambulances …………………………………. (put) into service, more lives ……………………………….. (can / save).

E) Complete the sentences using PASSIVE FORMS:

1. The classroom ………………………………………………………………. an hour ago.
2. The blackboard …………………………………………………………. now.
3. English ……………………………………………………………………. in the world.
4. This unit …………………………………………………………………… next week.
5. No letters …………………………………………. since …………………………………..
6. His bike ……………………………………………………………………. last week.
7. My car ……………………………………………………………………….. now.
8. After the meal ……………………………………. , ……………………………………….
9. She is believed …………………………………………………………………………….. .
10. He is said …………………………………………………………………………………….

F) Rewrite the following passage changing the suitable sentences into PASSIVE VOICE:

Jane Johnson has been worried all last week. Last Monday, she received a letter from the police. In the letter they asked her to call the police station. Jane wondered why the police wanted her, and nothing worried her anymore. There, they told her that they had found her bike.
They picked it up in a small village a week ago. Somebody stole it 10 years ago, when she was a girl of fifteen. Now, they are sending it to her.