Change the following sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice. They will…

2023

Change the following sentence from Active Voice to Passive Voice.

They will start the fireworks after midnight.

  1. A.

    The fireworks are going to be started after midnight by them.

  2. B.

    The fireworks will be started by them after midnight.

  3. C.

    After midnight the fireworks will be started.

  4. D.

    Starting of the fireworks will be done after midnight by them.

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Correct answer: B

Rule: In the simple future passive, use will + be + past participle.

  • Step 1: Make the object "the fireworks" the subject of the sentence.

  • Step 2: Use the simple future passive form: "will + be + past participle" → "will be started."

  • Step 3: Keep the time expression "after midnight" in the sentence without changing its meaning.

  • Step 4: If you want to mention the original subject, add it as the agent with "by + them."

Final passive sentence: The fireworks will be started by them after midnight.

Style note: This passive form is grammatically correct but somewhat formal. You can omit the agent if it is unnecessary: "The fireworks will be started after midnight." Often the active voice is preferred for simplicity: "They will start the fireworks after midnight."

Why other forms are less suitable:

  • "The fireworks are going to be started..." changes the aspect to a near-future construction and sounds awkward in this passive sentence.

  • "After midnight the fireworks will be started." omits the agent (which is acceptable) but is less natural than putting the subject first: "The fireworks will be started after midnight."

  • Phrases like "Starting of the fireworks will be done..." are wordy and awkward; avoid unnecessary nominalization and extra "be done."

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