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3601.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.She said to me, "Will you be coming to the party, tomorrow?"

A. She asked me if I would be going to the party the day after tomorrow.
B. She asked me if I will be going to the party the following day.
C. She asked me if I will be going to the party the day after tomorrow.
D. She asked me if I would be going to the party the following day.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3602.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech."Please don’t leave me alone here", the kid told her mother.

A. The kid begged her mother not to leave her alone there.
B. The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone there.
C. The kid begged her mother not to leave her alone here.
D. The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone here.
Answer» B. The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone there.
Discussion
3603.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.They said, “We will attend the performance tomorrow.”

A. They said that they would attend the performance the day after tomorrow.
B. They said that they will attend the performance the day after.
C. They said that they would attend the performance the next day.
D. They said that they will attend the performance the day after tomorrow.
Answer» D. They said that they will attend the performance the day after tomorrow.
Discussion
3604.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech._x005F_x000D_ They said, “We were just taking pictures.”

A. They said that they had just took pictures.
B. They said that they had just been taking pictures.
C. They said that we had just been taking pictures.
D. They said that we had just took pictures.
Answer» C. They said that we had just been taking pictures.
Discussion
3605.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.They said, “We pray everyday.”

A. They said that they have been praying every day.
B. They said that they pray every day.
C. They said that they prayed every day.
D. They said that we prayed every day.
Answer» D. They said that we prayed every day.
Discussion
3606.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.“Bring me my spectacles,” said grandfather to me.

A. Grandfather ordered me and brought him his spectacles.
B. Grandfather ordered me to have brought to him his spectacles.
C. Grandfather ordered me to bring him his spectacles.
D. Grandfather ordered myself to bring his spectacles to where he was.
Answer» D. Grandfather ordered myself to bring his spectacles to where he was.
Discussion
3607.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech._x005F_x000D_ "Do you have anything to tell me, my angel?" said her mother.

A. Her mother asked if she has anything to tell her.
B. Her mother asked if she had anything to tell me.
C. Her mother asked if she had anything to tell her.
D. Her mother asked if she has anything to tell me.
Answer» D. Her mother asked if she has anything to tell me.
Discussion
3608.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech._x005F_x000D_ The teacher said to the students, "Work hard now if you wish to have a better future."

A. The teacher advised the students to work hard then if they wished to have a better future.
B. The teacher advised the students to work hard now if they wished to have a better future.
C. The teacher advised the students to work hard then if they wish to have a better future.
D. The teacher advised the students to work hard now if they wish to have a better future.
Answer» B. The teacher advised the students to work hard now if they wished to have a better future.
Discussion
3609.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech._x005F_x000D_ The doctor said, "well, what can I do for you?"

A. The doctor wanted to know what he could do for her.
B. The doctor said that he couldn't do anything for her.
C. The doctor asked what he couldn't do for her.
D. The doctor wondered what he could do for her.
Answer» B. The doctor said that he couldn't do anything for her.
Discussion
3610.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The homeowners remodelled the house to help it sell._x005F_x000D_

A. The house was remodelled by the homeowners to help it sell.
B. The house is remodelled by the homeowners to help it sell.
C. So that it is helped to sell the house was remodelled by the homeowners.
D. So that it is helped to sell the house is remodelled by the homeowners.
Answer» B. The house is remodelled by the homeowners to help it sell.
Discussion
3611.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The organisers will give you a certificate._x005F_x000D_

A. A certificate will be given to you by the organisers.
B. The organisers had given you a certificate.
C. You were given a certificate by the organisers.
D. Giving of certificate to you was done by organisers.
Answer» B. The organisers had given you a certificate.
Discussion
3612.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ I have flown this plane for seven years._x005F_x000D_

A. This plane is flying me for seven years.
B. I am flying this plane for seven years.
C. Seven years have happened since I have been flying this plane.
D. This plane has been flown by me for seven years.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3613.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ She always took her medicines on time._x005F_x000D_

A. The medicines was always took on time by her.
B. The medicines were always taken on time by her.
C. On time medicines she always took.
D. Taking of the medicines on time was being done by her.
Answer» C. On time medicines she always took.
Discussion
3614.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Mother needs your help in the kitchen._x005F_x000D_

A. In the kitchen mother needs help by yourself.
B. Your helping is needed by mother in the kitchen.
C. Your help is needed by mother in the kitchen.
D. Needing of your help is done by mother in the kitchen.
Answer» D. Needing of your help is done by mother in the kitchen.
Discussion
3615.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ You are making your life more difficult._x005F_x000D_

A. Your life is being made more difficult by you.
B. You yourself make your life more difficult.
C. Your life had been made more difficult by you yourself.
D. Making of your life more difficult has been done by yourself.
Answer» B. You yourself make your life more difficult.
Discussion
3616.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ You need to offer them a better deal._x005F_x000D_

A. They are in need of being offered a better deal by yourself.
B. They need to be offered a better deal by you.
C. A better deal is needed by them and you have to offer it.
D. The offering of a better deal has to be done by you for their need.
Answer» C. A better deal is needed by them and you have to offer it.
Discussion
3617.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ She will never tell you the truth._x005F_x000D_

A. You will never be told the truth by her.
B. She shall never be telling you the truth.
C. You were never be told the truth by her.
D. Telling of the truth to you be her will never be done.
Answer» B. She shall never be telling you the truth.
Discussion
3618.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ She ate the sweets greedily._x005F_x000D_

A. Greedily sweets are eaten by her.
B. She herself ate the sweets greedily.
C. Eating of the sweets was done by her greedily.
D. The sweets were eaten by her greedily.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3619.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ His behaviour embarrasses me._x005F_x000D_

A. His behaviour is embarrassing for me.
B. I am embarrassed by his behaviour.
C. I am myself embarrassed by his behaviour.
D. Embarrassing of myself is done by his behaviour.
Answer» C. I am myself embarrassed by his behaviour.
Discussion
3620.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ I rarely watch action movies._x005F_x000D_

A. Action movies are rarely watched by myself.
B. Action movies are rarely watched by me.
C. I had rarely watched action movies.
D. Watching of action movies is rarely done by me.
Answer» C. I had rarely watched action movies.
Discussion
3621.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ I am sure she will like you._x005F_x000D_

A. I am sure you were liked by her.
B. She, I am sure shall like you.
C. Liking of you by her is a surety by me.
D. I am sure you will be liked by her.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3622.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The speeding car knocked down the pedestrian._x005F_x000D_

A. The car which was speeding has knocked down the pedestrian.
B. The pedestrian was knocked down by the speeding car.
C. The pedestrian was being knocked down by the car which was speeding.
D. Knocking down of the pedestrian has been done by the speeding car.
Answer» C. The pedestrian was being knocked down by the car which was speeding.
Discussion
3623.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The doctor has given me a very painful injection._x005F_x000D_

A. A very painful injection has been given to me by the doctor.
B. The doctor gives myself a very painful injection.
C. A very painful injection is being given to me by the doctor.
D. Giving of a painful injection to me has been done by the doctor.
Answer» B. The doctor gives myself a very painful injection.
Discussion
3624.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ For how long will you keep neglecting your duties._x005F_x000D_

A. For how long have you kept neglecting your duties.
B. For how long do your duties need to be neglected by yourself.
C. For how long will your duties be kept neglected by you.
D. Neglecting of the duties by you have been going on since how long.
Answer» D. Neglecting of the duties by you have been going on since how long.
Discussion
3625.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The General presented us a detailed battle plan._x005F_x000D_

A. A detailed battle plan will be presented to us by the General.
B. The General presents us a detailed battle plan.
C. A detailed battle plan was presented to us by the General.
D. Presenting of a detailed battle plan was being done by the General to us.
Answer» D. Presenting of a detailed battle plan was being done by the General to us.
Discussion
3626.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The manager gave her a negative feedback during her performance appraisal._x005F_x000D_

A. A negative feedback was given to her by the manager during her performance appraisal.
B. The manager will give her negative feedback during her performance appraisal.
C. A negative feedback is being given to her by the manager during appraising her performance.
D. Giving of a negative feedback to her during her performance appraisal has been done by the manager.
Answer» B. The manager will give her negative feedback during her performance appraisal.
Discussion
3627.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The dealer will service the scooter for free the first three times._x005F_x000D_

A. The scooter will be serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.
B. The scooter was serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.
C. For the first three times, the dealer will service the scooter for free.
D. Servicing of the scooter for free will be done by the dealer for the first three times.
Answer» B. The scooter was serviced for free by the dealer for the first three times.
Discussion
3628.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ You have to finish painting this fence by Friday._x005F_x000D_

A. This fence has to be finished painting by you by Friday.
B. This fence is to be finishing painted by you by Friday.
C. Painting of this fence has to be painted by you by Friday.
D. By Friday you will have finished painting the fence.
Answer» B. This fence is to be finishing painted by you by Friday.
Discussion
3629.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ You might have given this information earlier._x005F_x000D_

A. This information might have been given earlier.
B. This information could have been given earlier.
C. This information was given much earlier.
D. This information might be given by you earlier.
Answer» B. This information could have been given earlier.
Discussion
3630.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The breakfast will have been finished by eight.

A. They will finish the breakfast by eight.
B. They will finish the breakfast at eight.
C. They will have finished the breakfast by eight.
D. They will be finishing the breakfast at eight.
Answer» D. They will be finishing the breakfast at eight.
Discussion
3631.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Did they pay the clerks their salary on the first day of the month?_x005F_x000D_

A. Were the clerks paid their salary on the first day of the month?
B. Are the clerks paid then salary on the first day of the month?
C. Was the clerk paid his salary on the first day of the month?
D. Were the clerks being paid their salary.
Answer» B. Are the clerks paid then salary on the first day of the month?
Discussion
3632.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Should you have interrupted me while I was speaking?_x005F_x000D_

A. Should I have been interrupted while I was speaking?
B. Should I be interrupted while I am speaking?
C. Should I have been interrupted by them while I was speaking?
D. Should I not be interrupted while I am speaking?
Answer» B. Should I be interrupted while I am speaking?
Discussion
3633.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Had work been resumed by the labourers before the manager arrived?_x005F_x000D_

A. Have the labourers resumed work before the arrival of the manager?
B. Had the labourers resumed work before the manager arrived?
C. Had they resumed the work before the manager came?
D. Had the labourers not resumed work before the manager arrived?
Answer» C. Had they resumed the work before the manager came?
Discussion
3634.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The police is unduly harassing me._x005F_x000D_

A. I am unduly harassed by the police.
B. I was unduly harassed by the police.
C. I have being unduly harassed by the police.
D. I am being unduly harassed by the police.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3635.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ People criticized him for not offering to pay for the damage._x005F_x000D_

A. He has been criticized for not offering to pay for the damage.
B. He was criticized for not offering to pay for the damage.
C. He is criticized for not offering to pay for the damage.
D. He is being criticizing for not offering to pay for the damage.
Answer» C. He is criticized for not offering to pay for the damage.
Discussion
3636.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The checker checks the admission tickets at the gate.

A. The admission tickets are checked at the gate.
B. The admission tickets be checked at the gate.
C. The admission tickets will be checked at the gate by the checker.
D. The admission tickets were checked at the gate.
Answer» B. The admission tickets be checked at the gate.
Discussion
3637.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ A police constable arrested the burglar just before dawn._x005F_x000D_

A. Just before dawn the burglar is arrested by a police constable.
B. The burglar was arrested by a police constable just before dawn.
C. The burglar is arrested by a police constable just before dawn.
D. A police constable was arrested by a burglar just before dawn.
Answer» C. The burglar is arrested by a police constable just before dawn.
Discussion
3638.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The Principal promised the boys a holiday._x005F_x000D_

A. The boys have been promised a holiday by the Principal.
B. The boys had been promised a holiday by the Principal.
C. The boys were promised a holiday by the Principal.
D. The boys are promised a holiday by the Principal.
Answer» D. The boys are promised a holiday by the Principal.
Discussion
3639.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Should you ever tell a lie?_x005F_x000D_

A. Should a lie be ever told by one?
B. Should a lie be ever told by everyone?
C. Should a lie be ever told?
D. Should a lie ever be told?
Answer» D. Should a lie ever be told?
Discussion
3640.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Scientists generally believe that small islands would sink._x005F_x000D_

A. Small islands will sink is generally believed by scientists.
B. There is a general belief that small islands would sink.
C. Small islands are believed to sink by scientists.
D. It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3641.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ They found him lying dead on the roadside._x005F_x000D_

A. The roadside found him lying dead.
B. He was lying dead found by the roadside.
C. Lying by the roadside, he was found dead.
D. He was found lying dead by the roadside.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3642.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ People felt that the police were corrupt._x005F_x000D_

A. It was felt that the police were corrupt.
B. The police were felt to be corrupt.
C. It was felt that the police were being corrupt.
D. The police were felt being corrupt.
Answer» B. The police were felt to be corrupt.
Discussion
3643.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The authorities will reward you for your hard work._x005F_x000D_

A. You will be rewarded by the authorities for your hard work.
B. You would be rewarded by the authorities for your hard work.
C. The authorities will be rewarded by your hard work.
D. The authorities would be rewarded by your hard work.
Answer» B. You would be rewarded by the authorities for your hard work.
Discussion
3644.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ These things have been left here by an unknown customer.

A. An unknown customer leaves these things here.
B. An unknown customer has left these things here.
C. An unknown customer have left these things here.
D. An unknown customer has been left these things here.
Answer» C. An unknown customer have left these things here.
Discussion
3645.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Where were they playing the cricket match?

A. Where was the cricket match played?
B. Where has the cricket match been played?
C. Where will the cricket match be played?
D. Where was the cricket match being played?
Answer» E.
Discussion
3646.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The room was cleaned._x005F_x000D_

A. The cleaner cleaned the room.
B. The room should be cleaned.
C. I cleaned the room.
D. Someone cleaned the room.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3647.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ They cooked the food and sent it to the orphanage.

A. The cooked food was sent to the orphanage by them.
B. The food was cooked and sent to the orphanage by them.
C. The food was sent to the orphanage by them.
D. The food was cooked and sent by them.
Answer» C. The food was sent to the orphanage by them.
Discussion
3648.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Had she worked hard she would have won the gold medal._x005F_x000D_

A. The gold medal will have been won by her had she worked hard.
B. The gold medal would have been won by her had she worked hard.
C. The gold medal would have been won by her if she worked hard.
D. The gold medal will have been won by her if she worked hard.
Answer» C. The gold medal would have been won by her if she worked hard.
Discussion
3649.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ I am putting my life at a stranger’s feet.

A. At the stranger's feet my life has been put by myself.
B. My life will put by me at a stranger's feet.
C. My life is being put by me at a stranger's feet.
D. Putting of my life at the stranger's feet has been done my me.
Answer» D. Putting of my life at the stranger's feet has been done my me.
Discussion
3650.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The authorities are mistreating the prisoners.

A. The prisoners will be mistreated by the authorities.
B. The authorities mistreat the prisoners.
C. The prisoners are being mistreated by the authorities.
D. Mistreating of the prisoners will be done by the authorities.
Answer» D. Mistreating of the prisoners will be done by the authorities.
Discussion