In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice.…

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Collect the pencils lying on the floor.

  1. A.

    You are pleased to collect the pencils lying on the floor.

  2. B.

    Let the pencils lying on the floor be collected.

  3. C.

    You are forbidden to collect the pencils lying on the floor.

  4. D.

    Let the pencils lying on the floor be collect by you.

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Correct answer: B

Solution

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Let the pencils lying on the floor be collected.

Explanation

While converting a sentence to passive voice:

Use the following syntax while changing the voice of an imperative sentence of given structure –

An imperative sentence does not normally have a subject. It is used to express a command or request.

The imperative sentence in the passive voice takes the following form:

Let + object + be + past participle​

When the active voice is in the negative, the passive voice takes the following form:

Let not + object + be + past participle

Example: Help him. (Active Voice)

Let him be helped. (Passive Voice)

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