Active and Passive Voice Questions for Competitive Exams

131.
The invigilator was reading out the instructions.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
The instructions were being read out by the invigilator.

In the passive form we always use v3 form and for continuous being is added, hence its ‘were being read ‘.

132.
You can play with these kittens quite safely.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
These kittens can be played with quite safely.

133.
A child could not have done this mischief.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
This mischief could not have been done by a child.

134.
James Watt discovered the energy of steam.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
The energy of steam was discovered by James Watt.

135.
She makes cakes every Sunday.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
Cakes are made by her every Sunday.

136.
She spoke to the official on duty.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
The official on duty was spoken to by her.

137.
The doctor advised the patient not to eat rice.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
The patient was advised by the doctor not to eat rice.

138.
I cannot accept your offer.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
Your offer cannot be accepted by me.

139.You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used.

140.
They will inform the police.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
The police will be informed by them.