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1. 1.

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

   1. The waiter at the restaurant served hot tea.
   2. The superstitious villagers readily believed his stories.
   3. My mother has forgiven me for my rude behaviour.
   4. The noise of the crackers shocked us.
   5. Has the school announced the date of the annual function?
   6. My friend conducts classes twice a week.
   7. The Jury has found the accused innocent of all charges.
   8. The instructor advised us to practice daily.
   9. Lee is playing the sitar.
   10. Rukun was washing the dishes when you came.
   11. The director wrote the script.
   12. Someone left a phone in the theatre.
   13. He will water the lawn tomorrow.
   14. Before the elections, the politician had promised clean drinking water for all.
   15. Rohit must follow my directions.
   16. By the year 2050, scientists will have discovered an alternative to petrol.
   17. Astronauts may discover water on Mars.
   18. Children are plucking flower  from the garden.
   19. Has she explained all the rules?
   20. Have you put the fruits in the basket?
2. 2.

   Check whether the following sentences are correct or wrong. Correct the wrong sentences: (a) remove the doer if not needed (b) change into the active if the passive is not appropriate.

   1. The convict was locked up in the cell by the guard.
   2. A song was sung by Jaya.
   3. The ground was crowded with people.
   4. All the goods were sold by the salesmen.
   5. German is learned by me.
3. 3.

   Change the following sentences into the passive, using each of the two objects as the subject.

   1. The courier will deliver the parcel to the client.
   2. My friends gave me a wonderful gift.
   3. Priya teaches dance to children and adults.
   4. The parents wrote a letter to the principal.
   5. Kunal passed the ball to Gaurav.
4. 4.

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

   1. The books must be immediately returned to the library by the students.
   2. Let the door be shut.
   3. You are requested to wait for me.
   4. This is to be done by me.
   5. I am loved dearly by my grandma.
   6. A new collection is being designed by my sister.
   7. Two thousand workers are employed by the company.
   8. The injured dog had been nursed to health by the vet a week before he went on vacation.
   9. The prize will have been received by my son before I reach the school.
   10. The party was postponed by me.