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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 structure is typically:
[Object] + [be verb] + [past participle] + [by + subject] (optional)
We often omit the "by" phrase when the doer is unknown or unimportant.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence and convert it into 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 is a bit tricky — we can't passivize "allow" directly because it's followed by an infinitive. But we can make the main clause passive: "Visitors are not allowed..." which is acceptable.)*
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.
→ The fence was being painted by the boys at that time.
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 to be active in co-curricular activities by the school.
*(Alternatively: Students should be encouraged... – the "by" part can be omitted if not necessary.)*
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. Visitors are not allowed to feed the animals in the zoo.
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. The fence was being painted by the boys at that time.
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 by the school.
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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- Focus on the object of the active sentence → it becomes the subject in passive.
- Use be + past participle (e.g., is/was/are/were/been).
- Include "by" only if you want to mention who performed the action.
- Some verbs (like *allow*, *encourage*) may need restructuring carefully.
Let me know if you'd like this as a printable version!
🔹 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 structure is typically:
[Object] + [be verb] + [past participle] + [by + subject] (optional)
We often omit the "by" phrase when the doer is unknown or unimportant.
---
Now, let’s go through each sentence and convert it into the passive voice:
---
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 is a bit tricky — we can't passivize "allow" directly because it's followed by an infinitive. But we can make the main clause passive: "Visitors are not allowed..." which is acceptable.)*
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.
→ The fence was being painted by the boys at that time.
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 to be active in co-curricular activities by the school.
*(Alternatively: Students should be encouraged... – the "by" part can be omitted if not necessary.)*
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. Visitors are not allowed to feed the animals in the zoo.
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. The fence was being painted by the boys at that time.
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 by the school.
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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📝 Tips:
- Focus on the object of the active sentence → it becomes the subject in passive.
- Use be + past participle (e.g., is/was/are/were/been).
- Include "by" only if you want to mention who performed the action.
- Some verbs (like *allow*, *encourage*) may need restructuring carefully.
Let me know if you'd like this as a printable version!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of active voice passive voice worksheet.
