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Question

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The commanding officer ordered the troops to march ahead.

The correct answer is

The troops were ordered to march ahead by the commanding officer.

The correct passive voice form is: "The troops were ordered to march ahead by the commanding officer." The past tense in the original sentence changes to past tense in the passive voice.

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Important Questions from Active and Passive Voice

  1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
    Have you placed an order for a cake?

  2. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
    Walking zones have been demarcated using paints and cones by the municipal corporation.

  3. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
    All previous ages are far surpassed in knowledge by our age.

  4. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
    Give her a 50% raise in salary.

  5. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
    Absolute liberty is enjoyed by us in matters of food and dress.

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