Tough voice

 

Use of prepositions other than “by”

SOME OTHER TYPICAL EXAMPLES

Active Voice	Passive Voice
1. He was looking at the picture.	The picture was being looked at by him.
2. He spoke to me.	I was spoken to by him.
3. He acted upon my advice.	My advice was acted upon by him.

Active Voice	Passive Voice
1. Rose smells sweet.	Rose is sweet when smelled.
2. I heard him open the door.	He was heard to open the door.
3. Sit down.	Be seated.
4. Women like men to flatter them.	Women like to be flattered by men.
5. He made me work.	I was made to work.
6. One must do one’s duty.	Duty must be done.
7. Your shoes need polishing.	Your shoes need to be polished.
8. Prepare yourself for the examination.	Be prepared for the examination.
9. It is your duty to do this work.	You are supposed to do this work.
10. I hope to win.	It is hoped that I shall win.
11. Mohan decided to contest the election.	was decided to by Mohan contest the election.
12. He does not like people laughing at him.	He does not like being laughed at.

Passive Voice	Active Voice
1. His work satisfied me.	I was satisfied with his work.
2. My story interested him.	He was interested in my story.
3. I know Jhanda Singh.	Jhanda Singh is known to me.
4. This pot contains milk.	Milk is contained in this post.
5. That news surprised me.	I was surprised at that news.

Active Voice	Passive Voice
1. He was looking at the picture.	The picture was being looked at by him.
2. He spoke to me.	I was spoken to by him.
3. He acted upon my advice.	My advice was acted upon by him.