Passive Voice, DAV English Practise Book, Class VII, The Best Solutions

Worksheet-1

Read the following sentences. Identify the subject in each sentence and write it the table below.

1. Nani Palkhivala has fought several law suits.
2. Nani was respected by his classmates.
3. The extempore speech excited him.
4. Nani had just given his first public speech.
5. Nani was always encouraged by his father.
6. All difficulties were overcome with patience.

Worksheet-2

Read the statements above and write the numbers of the sentences in which the subject performs the action denoted by the verb.

1, 3, 4

Now write the numbers of the sentences in which the subject receives the action denoted by the verb.

2, 5, 6

  Group A sentences are in active voice.

  Group B sentences are in passive voice.

Worksheet-3

‘What is done-and by whom?’

Get into groups of three. Choose the name of any two centres of activity given below and list some of the things that are normally done at these places. One has been done for you.

a hotel

a theatre

a school

an airport

a sports centre

a street

1. Centre of activity → a hotel

Things done here → Meals are served.

Food is eaten.

Credit cards are accepted.

Guests are welcomed.

2. Centre of activity → A school
   Things done here →

• Lessons are taught.
• Homework is assigned.
• Students are tested.
• Assemblies are conducted.

3. Centre of activity → An airport
   Things done here →

• Passengers are checked in.
• Bags are screened.
• Planes are landed.
• Announcements are made.

Worksheet-4

The Passive in Headlines

Newspaper headlines are often written in the passive voice. Convert the sentences given below to headlines using passive voice (you should delete words like ‘a’, ‘the’, ‘has’, ‘is’, ‘some’, etc.). It is not necessary to say who did the action or by whom the action was done. One has been done as a example.

1. A man has been struck by lightning in the woodland.

Man struck by lightning in Woodland.

2. The police have busted a fake degree racket.

Fake degree racket busted

3. Sania Mirza has been honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Puraskar.

Sania Mirza honoured with Khel Ratna

4. Activists of the banned PWG blew up a petrol station.

Petrol station blown up by PWG

5. Uttarakhand is facing shortage of petrol.

Uttarakhand facing petrol shortage

6. A book on oil free cooking was launched by the famous Chef Sanjeev Kapoor in Delhi yesterday.

Book on oil-free cooking launched in Delhi

7. Mumbai police has arrested the key suspect behind the twin blasts.

Key suspect behind blasts arrested

Worksheet-5

The Passive in Notices

Change these notices from the passive voice into the active voice. One has been done for you.

1. Credit cards accepted here.

We accept credit cards.

2. Automobile repair work undertaken.

We undertake automobile repair work.

3. Part-time teachers required.

We require part-time teachers.

4. Painting and cookery classes held on Sundays.

We hold painting and cookery classes on Sundays.

Worksheet-6

Get into groups of four. Think of a place one kilometre away from your classroom Think of the things that ‘are being done’ there at the present moment and wall them below. One has been done for you.

1. Cars are being driven.
2. Shops are being opened.
3. Roads are being repaired.
4. Goods are being delivered.
5. People are being served food.
6. Parcels are being packed.

7  Children are being dropped at school.

Worksheet – 06

A. Read the following sentences. Each one asks a question.

1. Could you tell me where the library is?
2. Why don’t you bring over the children?
3. Do you have change for a fifty-rupee note?

These sentences end with a question mark. Discuss why.

Answer – The sentences end with a question mark (?) because they are asking for information or making a request in the form of a question. A question mark is used at the end of any sentence that asks a direct question.

Examples:

1. Could you tell me where the library is? – Asking for information
2. Why don’t you bring over the children? – Suggesting in the form of a question
3. Do you have change for a fifty-rupee note? – Asking a direct question

B. Imagine you have met the person you admire the most. Write down at least five questions you would ask him/her.

1. What inspired you to follow your dreams?
2. What challenges did you face in your journey?
3. Who supported you the most in your early days?
4. What advice would you give to someone like me?
5. How do you stay motivated during tough times?

C. The following letter has not been completely punctuated. Punctuate it using capital letters, full stops and question marks.

Dear Aunt Meera,

How are you? Hope you’re keeping good health. As you know, last year we went to Cappinu Islands for a holiday, but we did not enjoy it very much.

This year we’ve decided to go to the East. Would you be interested in joining us? We’ll be visiting Kalingapara and Kotagan. The weather is very pleasant there — usually bright and sunny, but not too hot.

We’ll make sure this holiday isn’t a repeat of last year. Our last holiday was a disaster, to say the least. The flight was delayed — and this wasn’t all! Can you imagine what happened next? The airline misplaced our luggage, and we had to wait for over two hours before our cases were found. Won’t you call that annoying?

I’m hopeful it’ll be better this time. Would you let us know of your plans at the earliest so that the booking is done accordingly?

How are your cats? I’m sure the weather there is better. How is your cold? Is it still bothering you?

Write back soon.

Yours lovingly,
Katherine

Worksheet-7

Imagine you are contesting the school elections for the post of the School Headboy/Headgirl. What sort of things would you promise in order to gain voter Write your promises using passive voice. One example has been given to help you

1. A new basketball court will be constructed.
2. Library hours will be extended.
3. Extra classes will be arranged for slow learners.
4. More sports equipment will be provided.
5. A suggestion box will be installed.
6. Clean drinking water will be ensured.
7. Classrooms will be renovated.

Worksheet-8

Work in groups of four. Some situations, that are likely to have far-reaching consequences, are given below. Read them. Choose any three of them and suggest what you imagine ‘was done’ by the authorities to cope with them. One has been done for you.

1. Many people dead and injured in flash floods.
2. Fire in the school.
3. War declared by a neighbouring country.
4. Collapse of hotel in centre of town.
5. Explosion of bomb in the city.
6. Flash Floods (Already done)

• There were flash floods leading to severe loss of life. Several people were injured.
• A new hospital was opened.
• More doctors were recruited.

2. Fire in the school

• A fire broke out in the school, causing panic among students and teachers.
• Firefighters were called immediately.
• Students were safely evacuated from the building.

3. Explosion of bomb in the city

• A bomb exploded in the marketplace, causing destruction and injuries.
• The area was sealed off by the police.
• A detailed investigation was launched.

Worksheet-9

Imagine you have been elected the Headboy/Headgirl of your school. You have suddenly turned very busy. Write a diary entry about one important day that describes your activities. Use the passive voice wherever it is appropriate. A example has been given for you to start.

Diary Entry (Sample):
I was ready for school at 7 a.m. Today was a busy day. Arrangements had to be made for the Annual Function being held next week. The office bearers had been called early. Chairs were arranged in the auditorium. The sound system was tested. Refreshments were ordered. Duties were assigned to each class representative. Posters were put up across the campus. A meeting was conducted with all class monitors. It was truly an exhausting day, but everything was well managed.

Worksheet-10

Read the following sentences. Note the use of ‘comma’ in them.

1. Oh, you were the person in the theatre!
2. Yes, I will go to the party.

Commas are used after words like ‘oh’, ‘yes’ and ‘no’ at the beginning of a sentence. Write any five sentences using the comma in the correct place.

1. Oh, I didn’t recognize you!
2. Yes, I have completed the homework.
3. No, I won’t be able to come today.
4. Well, that was unexpected.
5. Hey, don’t forget your bag!

DO IT YOURSELF

Read these newspaper headlines. Then use the information in these headlines to complete the sentences. One has been done as an example.

(a) BURGLAR ARRESTED

The Kartarnagar police has arrested a burglar involved in the temple burglary.

(b) INDIAN HOCKEY TEAM WINS CHAMPION’S TROPHY

The Indian hockey team was declared winner in the final match against Pakistan.

(c) TEACHERS AWARDED NATIONAL PRIZES

The President awarded national prizes to the teachers for their outstanding performance.

(d) DENGUE SCARES RESIDENTS

It has been reported that the residents of Mannatpur were scared by dengue.

(e) 22 DIE IN CHENNAI FLOODS

It is estimated that at least 22 people died in the Chennai floods in the past 24 hours.

(f) SINO-INDIAN BORDER TALKS NEXT MONTH

The much awaited meeting related to Sino-Indian border talks will be held next month, according to a government spokesman.

2. Read the instructions given below that tell you how to make a tomato sandwich. Then take information from these instructions to complete the paragraph given below. One sentence has been done as an example.

(a) Take two slices of bread.

(b) Cut the edges.

(c) Spread butter on the slices.

(d) Wash one medium size tomato.

(e) Cut into thin slices.

(f) To the tomato slices, add salt and pepper according to taste.

(g) Spread the tomato slices on one slice of bread.

(h) Cover it with the other slice.

Two slices of bread are taken. The edges of the slices are cut. Butter is spread on the slices. One medium size tomato is washed and cut into thin slices. To these slices salt and pepper are added according to taste. The tomato slices are spread on one slice of bread and then are covered by the other slice.