CHANGE OF VOICE IN CASE OF SENETENES WITH MISSING SUBJECT IN PASSIVE VOICE

 

Sometimes no subject is given in passive voice, while it is assumed in active voice.

1.  Affirmative:

a.  Passive voice   :  They have been scolded.

     Active voice     :  The teacher has scolded them.

b.  Passive voice   :  She was being beaten.

     Active voice     :  Her mother was beating her.

2.  Negative:

a.  Passive voice   :  You may not be praised.

     Active voice     :  They may not praise you.

b.  Passive voice   :  The bell was not rung.

     Active voice     :  The peon did not ring the bell.

3.  Interrogative:

a.  Passive voice   :  Were you not taught?

     Active voice     :  Did the teacher not teach you?

b.  Passive voice   :  Has he been misunderstood?

     Active voice     :  Have you misunderstood him?