Verbal Ability - Change of Voice - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Change of Voice - Section 1 (Q.No. 18)
Directions to Solve
In the questions below the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice.
18.
You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.
Discussion:
18 comments Page 1 of 2.
Pradipta Majumdar said:
7 years ago
In order to determine whether a verb is active or passive we must understand:
In the active voice, the subject and verb relationship is straightforward: the subject is a do-er.
In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence is not a do-er. It is shown by + do-er or is not shown in the sentence. E. G. It is written by + you (do-er).
Passive voice is used when the action is the focus, not the subject. It is not important (or not known) who does the action.
Therefore, we must not select option c, where "you use it" is putting more focus on you, or the person who used it.
Option D : Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used. Hence correct answer.
In the active voice, the subject and verb relationship is straightforward: the subject is a do-er.
In the passive voice, the subject of the sentence is not a do-er. It is shown by + do-er or is not shown in the sentence. E. G. It is written by + you (do-er).
Passive voice is used when the action is the focus, not the subject. It is not important (or not known) who does the action.
Therefore, we must not select option c, where "you use it" is putting more focus on you, or the person who used it.
Option D : Wine should be opened about three hours before it is used. Hence correct answer.
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Stoy said:
3 years ago
Thanks @Pradipta.
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RONAK said:
4 years ago
I think option B is the correct answer.
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Saddam said:
8 years ago
Why not B?
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Sandysan said:
6 years ago
Thanks @Pradipta Majumdar.
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Divyesh said:
6 years ago
Well said. Thank you @Pradipta.
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Priya said:
9 years ago
Yes, c is more accurate answer.
Rohan said:
8 years ago
I think You is the subject in the active statement so it must be in the object side of the passive statement. So, C would be the answer.
Saurav said:
8 years ago
It should be A.
P v aditya said:
1 decade ago
The meaning is changed if D is the option because YOU is not given any preference as given in the question.
C can be the answer.
C can be the answer.
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