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  • English Grammar Case PDF Download

    English Grammar basics about the topic Case PDF is given below for free download. Case show the position of Noun and Pronoun in the sentence. Feel free to download the corresponding notes pdf. This notes are of the best quality as the teacher and editor have wide experience in the field of English. A Noun or pronoun can be used in three cases in a sentence.

    1.Subjective case

    2.Objective case

    3.Possessive case

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  • Idioms and Phrases Questions and Answers PDF

    Idioms and Phrases Questions and Answers PDF, previous year 700 + most important MCQs for free download. This collection is very useful for General English Comprehension for SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank and all competitive exams.

    Idioms and Phrases MCQs

    The bridge gave way under the heavy weight
    (a) Collapsed
    (b) Endured
    (c) withstood
    (d) stooped
    Explanation: His reply completely floored me.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
    (a) Let go
    (b) Released
    (c) Gave back
    (d) Distributed
    Explanation: The mayor gave away the prizes at the school sports day.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    I hope you will back me at the meeting.
    (a) Criticize
    (b) Speak after I do
    (c) Follow
    (d) Support
    Explanation: Backup plans means to give help or support to. We could not get police backup on time.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    I have a feeling in my gut that her husband is cheating her.
    (a) Strong instinct
    (b) Slight hint
    (c) Lot of Proof
    (d) Strong fear
    Explanation: Gut feeling means based on intuition rather than logic. My gut feeling is that it will rain today.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    The Jury is out
    (a) No decision has been reached
    (b) A jury member is absent
    (c) The entire jury decides to stay out of the proceedings
    (d) The jury has taken a break between hearings
    Explanation: The jury is (still) out on something means something is still not certain.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    The lawyer’s closing arguments were full of red herrings.
    (a) Sound judgement
    (b) References and allusions to previous crimes
    (c) Clues intended to distract or mislead
    (d) Loopholes
    Explanation: Red herring means an unimportant fact, idea, event, etc., that takes people’s attention from the important ones.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    You find a black sheep in every community.
    (a) One who does not Cooperate
    (b) Person with bad reputation
    (c) One who lives the life of shame
    (d) One who is always doing wrong
    Explanation: Sheep means a person who is considered bad or embarrassing.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    The newly elected Chief Minister has promised to bring about changes in the state.
    (a) Produce
    (b) Make
    (c) Carry
    (d) Cause to happen
    Explanation: What brought about the change in his attitude?
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    Jane earned pin money working part-time as a waitress.
    (a) Saved money
    (b) Additional money
    (c) A small amount of money
    (d) Money to be spent only for luxuries and treats
    Explanation: Pin a small amount of money. She earns a little pin money doing ironing for other people.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Your behaviour is simply beyond the pale.
    (a) Outside commonly accepted standards
    (b) Beyond sorrow
    (c) Uninteresting
    (d) Something acceptable
    Explanation: His remarks were clearly beyond the pale.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    Idioms and Phrases

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  • One Word Substitution MCQ with Answers PDF

    One Word Substitution MCQ with Answers PDF, 700 + previous year questions for SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank Competitive Exams for free download. A collection of most important and repeatedly asked One World Substitution in English.

    One Word Substitution MCQs

    A recurrent compulsive urge to steal.
    (a) Kleptomania
    (b) Pneumonia
    (c) Insomnia
    (d) Nymphomania
    Explanation: Kleptomania
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    A person who deserves all praise is called
    (a) Detestable
    (b) Lovable
    (c) Despicable
    (d) Laudable
    Explanation: Laudable
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    A person who steals the writing of others is called
    (a) Plagiarism
    (b) Popular
    (c) Plagiarist
    (d) Nepotism
    Explanation: Plagiarist
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    One living on vegetables is called
    (a) Vegetarian
    (b) Herbivore
    (c) Carnivore
    (d) Barbarian
    Explanation: Vegetarian
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    Animals that eat flesh is called
    (a) Herbivorous
    (b) Carnivorous
    (c) Omnivorous
    (d) Insectivorous
    Explanation: Carnivorous
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    A person employed to drive a private or hired car is called
    (a) Chauffeur
    (b) Autoist
    (c) Cabbie
    (d) Automobilist
    Explanation: Chaueur
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    A person employed as a car driver for an important person is called
    (a) Cabby
    (b) Chauffeur
    (c) Cavalier
    (d) Wagoner
    Explanation: Chaueur
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    An excessively morbid desire to steal
    (a) Stealomania
    (b) Kleptomania
    (c) Cleftomania
    (d) Keptomania
    Explanation:
    (2) Kleptomania means a mental illness in which somebody has a strong desire, which he cannot control, to steal things.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    To bite like a rat is called
    (a) Chew
    (b) Cut
    (c) Split
    (d) Gnaw
    Explanation:
    (1) Chew means to bite continuously.
    (2) Cut means to make an opening; to divide with a knife.
    (3) Split means to divide; to tear means to leave somebody and stop having a relationship with him.
    (4) Gnaw means to keep biting or chewing hard.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    Belonging to all parts of the world.
    (a) Versatile
    (b) Universal
    (c) Cosmopolitan
    (d) Secular
    Explanation:
    (1) Versatile means able to do many things.
    (2) Universal means done by or involving all the people in the world or in a group.
    (3) Cosmopolitan means an individual who has experience of many different parts of the world.
    (4) Secular means living among ordinary people rather than in a religious community.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

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  • Gopal Verma English Book Pdf

    Gopal Verma Sir English Grammar Book PDF for free download. Acumen topic wise notes and MCQs for preparation of SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank, Airforce and all competitive exams. This Descriptive Grammar, Functional Grammar, Vocabulary Section, and Comprehension Skills Section for preparation of upcoming exams.

    Contents

    Gopal Verma English Book is divided into 4 parts. This PDF contains following, topics :

    Descriptive Grammar Section – A
    Time & Tense
    Modal Auxiliaries
    Conditional Sentence
    Question Tag
    Active & Passive Voice
    Direct & Indirect Speech (Narration)

    Functional Grammar Section – B
    Noun
    Pronoun
    Adjective
    Verb and Verb Advance
    Adverb
    Conjunction
    Preposition
    Articles
    Determiners Quantifiers
    Superfluous Expression
    Subject Verb Agreement (Syntax)

    Vocabulary Section – C
    Word Meaning
    Root Words
    Synonyms
    Antonyms
    One Words Substitution
    Idioms and Phrases
    Correctly Spelt Word

    Comprehension Skills Section – D
    Reading Comprehension Passages
    Cloze-Test
    Sentence Arrangement & Para-Jumbled

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  • Antonyms Questions and Answers PDF for Competitive Exams

    Antonyms Questions and Answers PDF for SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, Bank Competitive Exams for free download. 500+ Previous year MCQs – most important Antonyms for preparation of upcoming exams.

    Antonyms for Competitive Exams

    1. Bizarre
    (a) Droll
    (b) Ridiculous
    (c) Ordinary
    (d) Comical
    Explanation: Bizarre: very or unusual; weird. Ordinary: not unusual.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    2. Concur
    (a) Agree
    (b) Weak
    (c) Praise
    (d) Disagree
    Explanation: Concur: to agree
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    3. Hostile
    (a) Joyful
    (b) Helpful
    (c) Friendly
    (d) Violent
    Explanation: Hostile (Adjective): very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight; opposed to.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    4. Repulsive
    (a) Disgusting
    (b) Attractive
    (c) Unpleasant
    (d) Hateful
    Explanation: Repulsive (Adjective): causing somebody move away; causing dislike; disgusting.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    5. Superfluous
    (a) Essential
    (b) Excess
    (c) Unwanted
    (d) Necessary
    Explanation: Superfluous (Adjective): unnecessary; more than you need or want; excess.
    (1) Essential (Adjective): necessary, vital
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    6. Pompous
    (a) Uppish
    (b) Humble
    (c) Meek
    (d) Grandiose
    Explanation: Pompous: pretentious; showing; grandiose. Humble: modest; no showing.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    7. PAROCHIAL
    (a) Narrow
    (b) International
    (c) Global
    (d) World wide
    Explanation: Parochial: concerned with petty Issues and overlooks important things.
    (1) Narrow: limited in a way
    (2) International: connected with two or more countries.
    (3) Global: covering or affecting the whole world; considering or including all parts of something.
    (4) Worldwide: affecting all parts of the world.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    8. ANIMOSITY
    (a) Love
    (b) Lust
    (c) Luck
    (d) Loss
    Explanation: Animosity: a feeling of hatred; hostility
    (1) Love: a feeling of affection
    (2) Lust: sexual desire
    (3) Luck: something by chance
    (4) Loss: the state of no longer having something
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    9. EXODUS
    (a) Influx
    (b) Home
    (c) Return
    (d) Restoration
    Explanation: Exodus: a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time.
    (1) Influx: a lot of people, money or things arriving somewhere.
    (2) Home-coming: the act of returning home after being away for a long time.
    (3) Return: the action of arriving in or coming back to a place that you were in before; reappearance.
    (4) Restoration: the act of repairing, cleaning, bringing back a system, a law, etc.; returning something to its correct place, condition or owner.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    10. MONOTONOUS
    (a) Disastrous
    (b) Terrifying
    (c) Terrible
    (d) Interesting
    Explanation: Monotonous: never changing and there-fore boring; dull; repetitious.
    (1) Disastrous: very bad, harmful or unsuccessful; devastating; catastrophic.
    (2) Terrifying: causing extreme terror.
    (3) Terrible: very unpleasant; making you feel very unhappy, upset or frightened.
    (4) Interesting: attracting your attention because it is special, exciting or unusual.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

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  • Synonyms Questions and Answers PDF

    English words Synonyms – Questions and Answers PDF, for free download. 500+ Most important MCQs from previous year paper of SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank competitive exams.

    Synonyms MCQ Questions

    1. Complacent
    (a) Satisfied
    (b) Recommend
    (c) Witty
    (d) Confuse
    Explanation: Complacent: too satisfied with yourself or with a situation; a feeling of satisfaction.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    2. Bane
    (a) Challenge
    (b) Curse
    (c) Danger
    (d) Threat
    Explanation: Bane: something that causes trouble and makes people unhappy; curse.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    3. Fury
    (a) Shout
    (b) Scold
    (c) Frown
    (d) Anger
    Explanation: Fury: extreme anger that often includes violent behaviour; rage.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    4. Peruse
    (a) Overuse
    (b) Examine
    (c) Abuse
    (d) Defuse
    Explanation: Peruse: to read something especially in a careful way; examine.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    5. Spurious
    (a) Fictional
    (b) True
    (c) Particular
    (d) Fake
    Explanation: Spurious: false, although seeming to be genuine; based on false ideas.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    6. Verisimilitude
    (a) Grotesque
    (b) Fantastic
    (c) Festive
    (d) Authenticity
    Explanation: Verisimilitude: the quality of seeming to be true or real; authenticity.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    7. BOARD
    (a) Food
    (b) Furniture
    (c) Lodging
    (d) Frame
    Explanation: Board: group of people; food.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    8. DRIZZLE
    (a) Sprinkle
    (b) Trickle
    (c) Splash
    (d) Downpour
    Explanation: Drizzle: to pour a small amount of liquid; dribble, sprinkle.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    9. Valiant
    (a) Courageous
    (b) Quarrelsome
    (c) Cheerful
    (d) Repulsive
    Explanation: (a)
    (d) repulsive (Adj.): very unpleasant ; causing a feeling of strong dislike
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    10. Crafty
    (a) Evil
    (b) Cunning
    (c) Unkind
    (d) Infamous
    Explanation: Crafty: cunning; wily; clever at getting what you want.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

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  • Fill in the Blanks Questions and Answers PDF

    Fill in the Blanks Questions and Answers PDF, MCQs for SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank Competitive Exams for free download. 750+ Objective – Important Previous year exam MCQ with answer and explanation for preparation of upcoming exams.

    Fill in the Blanks MCQs from SSC CGL

    Q.: The noise of the drum beats _____________ and frightened the tiger.
    (a) persisted
    (b) perplexed
    (c) prevented
    (d) pertained
    Explanation: The correct answer is perplex. Perplex means to be puzzled or confused.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    Q.: His words were __ for the occasion.
    (a) appropriately
    (b) suit
    (c) appropriate
    (d) suitably
    Explanation: The correct answer is appropriate.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: The three brothers formed a little _________ within the family.
    (a) clique
    (b) camp
    (c) coterie
    (d) band
    Explanation: The correct answer is clique which means a small exclusive group.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    I can ___________ him without qualifications.
    (a) recommend
    (b) commend
    (c) praise
    (d) suggest
    Explanation: Recommend means to tell somebody that something is good or useful.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    Q.: The minister ______________ on the petition before it was taken up for discussion.
    (a) could sign
    (b) signed
    (c) had signed
    (d) must sign
    Explanation: For the two events of the past, the event that happens earlier should be expressed in past perfect. Hence, had signed should be used here.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: She had always hoped that her daughter would become ____________ doctor.
    (a) an
    (b) the
    (c) a
    (d) None of the above
    Explanation: Indefinite article a will be used.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: The recent ___________ in the size of the army is alarming.
    (a) built-up
    (b) built-in
    (c) build-up
    (d) build-on
    Explanation: The correct answer is build-up. Build-up means an increase in amount.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: Sometimes it is good to ___________ your soul in front of your friends.
    (a) bear
    (b) bare
    (c) beer
    (d) bar
    Explanation: Bare your soul means to tell somebody your deepest and most private feelings.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    Q.: __________ the people looked well enough, but when one looked more closely one saw that their faces were filled with despair.
    (a) At first looking
    (b) At first observation
    (c) On first sight
    (d) At first sight
    Explanation: At first sight means immediately; at first glance; when you first begin to consider something; when you see somebody or something for the first time.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    Q.: While he was working at the construction site, the block of wood suddenly ___________ his right shoulder.
    (a) was hilted
    (b) was hit
    (c) had hitted
    (d) hit
    Explanation: hit past form of hurt
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

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  • Misspelled Words PDF for SSC CGL, CHSL

    Misspelled Words PDF for SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank Competitive exams for free download. Selection of Correctly spelled and commonly misspelled word for preparation of upcoming exams.

    Correctly spelt word

    In the following questions, four words are given in each question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.

    (a) Circumlocution
    (b) Circurnlocation
    (c) Circumlocutien
    (d) Circmlocution
    Explanation: Circumlocution
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    (a) Preferennce
    (b) Preferrence
    (c) Preference
    (d) Prefference
    Explanation: Preference means a thing that is favoured over other; having greater interest.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    (a) Decesive
    (b) Decesieve
    (c) Deciseev
    (d) Decisive
    Explanation: Decisive is an adjective which means very significant for the concluding outcome of a situation.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    (a) Recomendation
    (b) Recomendation
    (c) Recommendation
    (d) Recommendetion
    Explanation: The accurately spelt word is recommendation.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    (a) Privilege
    (b) Previlege
    (c) Prevelege
    (d) Privelage
    Explanation: The accurately spelt word is privilege.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    (a) Misfourtune
    (b) Miscelaneous
    (c) Misdemeanoure
    (d) Misspelt
    Explanation: The accurately spelt word is misspelt. The spellings of other words are: misfortune, miscellaneous, misdemeanour.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    Misspelt word

    In the following questions, groups of four words are given. In each group, one word is wrongly spelt. Find the misspelt word.

    (a) Histry
    (b) Chemistry
    (c) Psychiatry
    (d) Palmistry
    Explanation: The wrongly spelt word is histry. The accurate spelling is history.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    (a) Continuance
    (b) Continuity
    (c) Continutie
    (d) Continual
    Explanation: The misspelt word is coati-nutty. The accurate spelling is continuity.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

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  • Direct Indirect Speech Questions and Answers PDF

    Direct Indirect Speech Questions and Answers PDF for SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank Competitive Exams for free download. 400 + most important MCQs from the previous year exam questions paper for preparation of upcoming exams.

    Direct Indirect Speech Questions

    Few MCQs from the PDF are illustrated below. The PDF include more than 400 such MCQs with answer and explanation.

    In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested,

    Select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/Indirect.

    Q.: “You did not return your book yesterday”, said the librarian.
    (a) The librarian said that he had not returned his book the previous day.
    (b) The librarian said that he had not returned his book yesterday.
    (c) The librarian said the book not been returned the previous day.
    (d) The librarian said that you had not returned your book yesterday.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    Q.: Walter said, “I cannot do it now”.
    (a) Walter says that he cannot do it now.
    (b) Walter said that he could not do it now.
    (c) Walter says that he cannot do it then.
    (d) Walter said that he could not do it then.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    Q.: Amelia is going to ask the principal for permission to go on a study tour.
    (a) Amelia is going to say to the principal, “Might we have your permission to go on a study tour?”
    (b) Amelia is going to say to the principal, “Would we have your permission to go on a study tom?”
    (c) Amelia is going to say to the principal, “Should we have your permission to go on a study tour?”
    (d) Amelia is going to say to the principal, “May we have your permission to go on a study tour?”
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    Q.: Jennifer said, “What will you do when you leave school?”
    (a) Jennifer said what she will do when she leaves school.
    (b) Jennifer asked her what she will do when she would leave school.
    (c) Jennifer asked her what she would do when she leaves school.
    (d) Jennifer asked me what you would do when you left school.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: The headmaster said to the student, “You are expelled for attempting to copy in the examination.”
    (a) The headmaster remonstrated the student informing him that he was expelled for attempting to copy in the examination.
    (b) The headmaster ordered the student that he was expelled for attempting to copy in the examination.
    (c) The headmaster briefed the student that he had been expelled for attempting to copy in the examination.
    (d) The headmaster said to the student that he was expelled for attempting to copy in the examination.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    Q.: “Sam, will you help me carry my bags?” asked the old woman.
    (a) The old woman asked to Sam to help her carry her bags.
    (b) The old woman told Sam to help her carry her bags.
    (c) The old woman said to Sam to help her carried her bags.
    (d) The old woman asked Sam whether he would help her carry her bags.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    Q.: The teacher said, “Don’t come to school on Monday because it is a holiday.”
    (a) The teacher asked if we were coming to school on Monday because it is a holiday.
    (b) The teacher told us not to come to school on Monday because it is a holiday.
    (c) The teacher told us don’t come to school on Monday because it is a holiday.
    (d) The teacher asked us don’t come to school on Monday because it is a holiday.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    Q.: “Oh! How foolish I have been in money matters!”
    (a) He confessed regretfully that he had been very foolish in money matters.
    (b) He confessed to himself that he is being very foolish in money matters.
    (c) He exclaimed regretfully that he was very foolish in money matters.
    (d) He expressed with regret that he could be so foolish in money matters.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    Q.: My friend told me, “This is not a good book to read.”
    (a) My friend told me that that was not a good book to read.
    (b) My friend told me that that is not a good book to read.
    (c) My friend told me that that will not be a good book to read.
    (d) My friend told me that this was not a good book to read.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

    Q.: Anne said, “It is time to leave for the meeting.”
    (a) Anne said that it was time to leave for the meeting.
    (b) Anne told that it is time to leave for the meeting.
    (c) Anne said it’s time to leave for the meeting.
    (d) Anne said that it was time for the meeting.
    Hence, the correct option is (a).

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  • Active and Passive Voice Questions and Answers PDF

    Active and Passive Voice Questions and Answers PDF for SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank competitive exams. 400 + Most Important MCQs from previous year paper for preparation of upcoming examinations.

    Previous Year Active/Passive Questions

    Q.: Kindly offer your remarks.
    (a) You have been requested to offer your remarks.
    (b) You were requested to offer your remarks.
    (c) You are requested to offer your remarks.
    (d) You are being requested to offer your remarks.
    Explanation: The given sentence is imperative Sentence (request) .
    Subject + are requested + to + V1 + Object
    You are requested to offer your remarks
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: Please close the door.
    (a) You please close the door.
    (b) You close the door yourself.
    (c) Let the door be closed by you.
    (d) Please be the door closed by you.
    Explanation: You are requested to close the door. Let the door be closed by you.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: The convict was found guilty by the jury.
    (a) The jury found that the convict was guilty.
    (b) The jury convicted him.
    (c) The jury found the convict guilty.
    (d) The jury finds the convict guilty
    Explanation: Sentence construction of simple past tense, passive voice is:
    Subject + was/were + V3 + by + Object
    The convict was found by the jury. In active voice, the sentence construction
    will be: The jury found the convict.
    Subject (object of passive) + V2 + Object (subject of passive)
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: Children make a noise.
    (a) A noise was being made by the children.
    (b) Noise is made by children.
    (c) A noise was made by the children.
    (d) A noise is being made by the children.
    Explanation: The given sentence is in active and the same in passive will be:
    Noise is made by children.
    Sentence construction: Subject + is/are/am + V3 + by + object
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    Q.: Are you not revising your lessons?
    (a) Are your lessons not be revised by you?
    (b) Are your lessons not being revised by you?
    (c) Are not your lessons revised by you?
    (d) Are you not being revising your lessons?
    Explanation: Are your lessons not being revised by you, is the passive voice. The given sentence is in present continuous tense, active voice.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    Q.: Our vehicle had been stolen from our garage by the same burglary team.
    (a) The same burglary team has stolen our vehicle from our garage.
    (b) The same burglary team had stolen our vehicle from our garage.
    (c) The same burglary team is stealing our vehicle from our gaze.
    (d) The same burglary team will have stolen our vehicle from our garage.
    Explanation: The given sentence is past
    perfect tense, passive voice Subject + had been + V3 + by + Object The sentence construction in active voice will be:
    The same burglary team had stolen our vehicle from our garage. This is because the syntax of sentence in
    past perfect active voice is Subject + had V3 + Object
    Hence, the correct option is (b).

    Q.: I was obliged to go.
    (a) Circumstances obliges me to go.
    (b) Circumstances oblige I should go.
    (c) Circumstances oblige me to go.
    (d) Circumstances obliged me to go.
    Explanation: Sentence construction of simple past tense, passive voice is: Subject + was/were + V3 to + object I was obliged to go In active voice, the same will be: Circumstances obliged me to go Subject (object of passive) + V-2 + Object (subject of active) When the subject in the active is not a person, we use with, to, in, at, etc., and not by in passive. Here, circumstances (subject) is not a person.
    Hence, the correct option is (d).

    Q.: He knew that his own life was unjust
    (a) It was known to him that his own life had been unjust.
    (b) It was known by him that his own life was unjust.
    (c) It was known to him that his own life was unjust.
    (d) It was known by him that life was unjust.
    Explanation: Sentence construction of past tense, active voice is as follows
    Subject + V2 + that + Object He knew that his own life….
    The same in passive voice will be: Subject
    (object of active) + was/were + V3 +by + Object (subject of active) + that It was known by him that his own life….
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: She taunted her husband with the memory of his early promise.
    (a) Her husband is taunted by her with the memory of his early promise.
    (b) Her husband was taunted with the memory of his early promise.
    (c) Her husband was taunted by her with the memory of his early promise.
    (d) The husband was taunted by her with the memory of his early promise.
    Explanation: The given sentence is in active voice and the same in passive voice will be: Her husband was taunted by her with the memory of his earlier promise.
    Sentence construction: Subject + was/were + V3 + by + object
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

    Q.: He was driving the car so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
    (a) The car has been driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
    (b) The car was driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
    (c) The car was being driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
    (d) The car had been driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
    Explanation: The car was being driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road, is the passive voice. The given sentence is in past continuous tense, active voice.
    Hence, the correct option is (c).

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    Transformation of Sentences (Active/Passive)
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