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Let's solve the task step by step. The goal is to rewrite each sentence in the passive voice.
In the passive voice, the focus is on the action or the object receiving the action, rather than the doer (subject).
The basic structure is:
> Object + be + past participle + (by subject)
We often omit the "by" phrase if the doer is unknown or unimportant.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence and convert it to the passive voice:
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1. The guests enjoyed the sumptuous feast at the party.
→ The sumptuous feast was enjoyed by the guests at the party.
2. The zoo does not allow visitors to feed the animals in the zoo.
→ Visitors are not allowed to feed the animals in the zoo.
*(Note: This sentence is already mostly passive-like in meaning. But technically, we can rephrase as: "Feeding the animals in the zoo is not allowed by the zoo." However, the more natural passive version is:)*
→ Visitors are not allowed to feed the animals in the zoo.
*(This is acceptable since “be allowed” is a passive construction. Alternatively, for full passivization of the verb "allow":)*
→ It is not allowed for visitors to feed the animals in the zoo.
But the best passive version is:
✔ Feeding the animals in the zoo is not allowed. *(Most concise and correct passive form)*
3. The clerk is taking down the minutes of the meeting.
→ The minutes of the meeting are being taken down by the clerk.
4. The defence lawyer is cross-examining the witness.
→ The witness is being cross-examined by the defence lawyer.
5. You can take these pills before or after meals.
→ These pills can be taken before or after meals.
6. The headmaster presented the trophies to the winners.
→ The trophies were presented to the winners by the headmaster.
7. The secretary will deliver the document to the CEO soon.
→ The document will be delivered to the CEO by the secretary soon.
8. At that time, the boys were painting the fence.
→ At that time, the fence was being painted by the boys.
9. You can return these books to the library over the automated machines.
→ These books can be returned to the library over the automated machines.
10. The school should encourage students to be active in co-curricular activities.
→ Students should be encouraged by the school to be active in co-curricular activities.
*(Alternatively: "It should be encouraged that students be active..." — but this is awkward. So the first version is best.)*
✔ Students should be encouraged to be active in co-curricular activities.
*(Note: "by the school" can be omitted if implied.)*
11. Yao Hing wears the lucky underwear when he sits for examinations.
→ The lucky underwear is worn by Yao Hing when he sits for examinations.
12. Chef Hong supervises a huge team of kitchen staff in the Hyatt Hotel.
→ A huge team of kitchen staff is supervised by Chef Hong in the Hyatt Hotel.
13. The devotees offered joss sticks to the god in the temple.
→ Joss sticks were offered to the god in the temple by the devotees.
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1. The sumptuous feast was enjoyed by the guests at the party.
2. Feeding the animals in the zoo is not allowed.
3. The minutes of the meeting are being taken down by the clerk.
4. The witness is being cross-examined by the defence lawyer.
5. These pills can be taken before or after meals.
6. The trophies were presented to the winners by the headmaster.
7. The document will be delivered to the CEO by the secretary soon.
8. At that time, the fence was being painted by the boys.
9. These books can be returned to the library over the automated machines.
10. Students should be encouraged to be active in co-curricular activities.
11. The lucky underwear is worn by Yao Hing when he sits for examinations.
12. A huge team of kitchen staff is supervised by Chef Hong in the Hyatt Hotel.
13. Joss sticks were offered to the god in the temple by the devotees.
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- Some sentences involve modal verbs (can, should, will) — in passive voice, we use: modal + be + past participle.
- For continuous tenses (e.g., "is taking"), use be + being + past participle.
- For perfect tenses, use have been + past participle (not needed here).
- In some cases, the agent (doer) is omitted if unnecessary.
Let me know if you'd like explanations for any specific sentence!
🔹 What is the Passive Voice?
In the passive voice, the focus is on the action or the object receiving the action, rather than the doer (subject).
The basic structure is:
> Object + be + past participle + (by subject)
We often omit the "by" phrase if the doer is unknown or unimportant.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence and convert it to the passive voice:
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1. The guests enjoyed the sumptuous feast at the party.
→ The sumptuous feast was enjoyed by the guests at the party.
2. The zoo does not allow visitors to feed the animals in the zoo.
→ Visitors are not allowed to feed the animals in the zoo.
*(Note: This sentence is already mostly passive-like in meaning. But technically, we can rephrase as: "Feeding the animals in the zoo is not allowed by the zoo." However, the more natural passive version is:)*
→ Visitors are not allowed to feed the animals in the zoo.
*(This is acceptable since “be allowed” is a passive construction. Alternatively, for full passivization of the verb "allow":)*
→ It is not allowed for visitors to feed the animals in the zoo.
But the best passive version is:
✔ Feeding the animals in the zoo is not allowed. *(Most concise and correct passive form)*
3. The clerk is taking down the minutes of the meeting.
→ The minutes of the meeting are being taken down by the clerk.
4. The defence lawyer is cross-examining the witness.
→ The witness is being cross-examined by the defence lawyer.
5. You can take these pills before or after meals.
→ These pills can be taken before or after meals.
6. The headmaster presented the trophies to the winners.
→ The trophies were presented to the winners by the headmaster.
7. The secretary will deliver the document to the CEO soon.
→ The document will be delivered to the CEO by the secretary soon.
8. At that time, the boys were painting the fence.
→ At that time, the fence was being painted by the boys.
9. You can return these books to the library over the automated machines.
→ These books can be returned to the library over the automated machines.
10. The school should encourage students to be active in co-curricular activities.
→ Students should be encouraged by the school to be active in co-curricular activities.
*(Alternatively: "It should be encouraged that students be active..." — but this is awkward. So the first version is best.)*
✔ Students should be encouraged to be active in co-curricular activities.
*(Note: "by the school" can be omitted if implied.)*
11. Yao Hing wears the lucky underwear when he sits for examinations.
→ The lucky underwear is worn by Yao Hing when he sits for examinations.
12. Chef Hong supervises a huge team of kitchen staff in the Hyatt Hotel.
→ A huge team of kitchen staff is supervised by Chef Hong in the Hyatt Hotel.
13. The devotees offered joss sticks to the god in the temple.
→ Joss sticks were offered to the god in the temple by the devotees.
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✔ Final Answers (Rewritten in Passive Voice):
1. The sumptuous feast was enjoyed by the guests at the party.
2. Feeding the animals in the zoo is not allowed.
3. The minutes of the meeting are being taken down by the clerk.
4. The witness is being cross-examined by the defence lawyer.
5. These pills can be taken before or after meals.
6. The trophies were presented to the winners by the headmaster.
7. The document will be delivered to the CEO by the secretary soon.
8. At that time, the fence was being painted by the boys.
9. These books can be returned to the library over the automated machines.
10. Students should be encouraged to be active in co-curricular activities.
11. The lucky underwear is worn by Yao Hing when he sits for examinations.
12. A huge team of kitchen staff is supervised by Chef Hong in the Hyatt Hotel.
13. Joss sticks were offered to the god in the temple by the devotees.
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📝 Notes:
- Some sentences involve modal verbs (can, should, will) — in passive voice, we use: modal + be + past participle.
- For continuous tenses (e.g., "is taking"), use be + being + past participle.
- For perfect tenses, use have been + past participle (not needed here).
- In some cases, the agent (doer) is omitted if unnecessary.
Let me know if you'd like explanations for any specific sentence!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active passive voice worksheet.
