Class 9 English Unit 9: Grammar: II Active Passive Voice and Writing II: Essay Writing

 

Grammar: II Active Passive Voice

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Changing verb voice from active to passive does not change verb tense from present to past. The following steps show how active is changed into passive voice:

a.      We select the new subject. ( New subject is after the main verb)

b.     We place be verbs based on several sub. and tense of verb.

c.      We add ‘being’ for continuous tense, ‘been’ for perfect and ‘be’ for future tense.

d.     If there is has/have / had + to + verb, we place has/have/had + to + be respectively.

e.      We put past participle (Verb #3).

f.       We add ‘by + agent’ if necessary.

Examples:

a.      She sells some goods every day.  Active Voice ( New Sub. – some goods)

Some goods are sold by her every day. Passive Voice (Some goods – plural)

b.     Manisha was designing new buildings now. Active Voice (New Sub.)

New buildings were being designed by Manisha now. Passive Voice (being – Cont)

c.      She started a business last year. (Active in past tense)

A business was started by her last year. (be verb ‘was’ - past tense and sglr. Sub.)

d.     The girl is cleaning the office room now. ( Active – continuous)

The office room is being cleaned by the girl now. ( Passive – being)

e.      Someone has sent a letter to our company. (Active in perfect tense)

A letter has been sent to our company. ( Passive: by + agent is redundancy)

f.       They had gained more profit from their business. (Active- Past Perfect)

More profit had been gained by them from their business. ( Passive – been)

g.     I will buy some new computers for my office. ( Active- Future Simple )

Some new computers will be bought for my office. ( Passive – be )

h.     He will have received the emails from new clients. ( Active – Future Perfect)

The emails will have been received by him from new clients. ( Passive – been)

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B.    Change the following sentences into passive voice.

a.            Someone is helping her with the housework.

She is being helped with the housework.

b.           The mail-order company sent him a parcel.

He was sent a parcel by the mail-order company.

c.            My friend sent me an invitation.

I was sent an invitation by my friend.

d.           The secretary has given the minister the letters.

The minister has been given the letters by the secretary.

e.            The traffic police officer had already fined him for a parking offense.

He had already been fined for a parking offense by the traffic police officer.

f.             John gave Elizabeth that beautiful ring.

Elizabeth was given that beautiful ring by John

g.           Her students have sent her flowers.

She has been sent flowers by her students.

h.           He must give the message to the right person.

The message must be given to the right person by him.

i.             We teach our students English and French.

Our students are taught English and French by us.

j.             Someone bought flowers for the bride.

Flowers were bought for the bride.

k.           The guide showed the tourists the sights of Pokhara.

The tourists were shown the sights of Pokhara by the guide.

l.             They pay her an excellent salary.

She is paid an excellent salary by them. 

 

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C.    Fill in the blanks with the correct passive form of the verbs in the brackets. The Mayor inaugurated a sports center in our town last week. The facility …is believed..(believe) to be one of the largest in the country and experts hope that it ..will be visited.. (visit) by thousands of amateur and professional athletes over the next few years. The center.. has been constructed. (construct) for over 6 years. However, it…has not completely finished.. (not completely finish) yet. Workers are making the final adjustments this week and say that it …will have been completed.. (complete) by the end of the month. The center offers various sports facilities including two indoor swimming pools, three large gyms and a ball court. They …can be booked…. (can book) online or directly at the administration desk. The equipment …had been bought… (buy) from local companies, which also provided the training programs. The new center …has been financed.. (finance) by government funds as well as grants that ..have been given... (give) to the region by the European Union. Politicians and famous athletes from all over the country …will be invited… (invite) to the official opening ceremony, scheduled for next Tuesday.

 

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Writing II: Essay Writing

Write an essay about ‘Work and Leisure’ in approximately 200 words. You can use the given prompts.

differences                 similarities            benefits       balance

Work and Leisure

Work and leisure, though different, play crucial roles in our lives. Work is often associated with responsibilities and productivity, while leisure involves relaxation and enjoyment. Despite their differences, they share similarities in their importance to personal well-being and societal development.

Work provides structure and purpose, contributing to financial stability and personal growth. It challenges individuals to develop skills, achieve goals, and find fulfillment in their careers. Conversely, leisure offers a break from these responsibilities, allowing for mental and physical innovation. Engaging in hobbies, sports, or simply spending time with loved ones can significantly reduce stress and improve overall health.

The benefits of balancing work and leisure are multiple. A well-balanced life ensures sustained productivity and prevents stress. Leisure activities foster creativity and innovation, which can positively impact one's professional performance. Moreover, leisure time enhances social connections and personal happiness, contributing to a higher quality of life.

Achieving a balance between work and leisure requires mindful planning and prioritization. Allocating specific times for relaxation amidst busy schedules is essential. Embracing this balance not only enhances individual well-being but also leads to a more harmonious and fulfilling life, proving that work and leisure are complementary rather than conflicting aspects of our existence.

 

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