Module: | Basic Tense Transformations
Q13: Consider the following statements regarding sentence transformations:
1. The active sentence "Always help the poor and needy." converts to the passive voice as "The poor and needy should always be helped."
2. The active sentence "Love and respect your country." converts to the passive voice as "Your country ought to be loved and respected."
3. The active sentence "Do not waste precious time." converts to the passive voice as "Precious time should not wasted."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The active sentence "Love and respect your country." converts to the passive voice as "Your country ought to be loved and respected."
3. The active sentence "Do not waste precious time." converts to the passive voice as "Precious time should not wasted."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 correctly handle moral advice. Statement 3 is structurally deficient.Structural Breakdown: For moral obligations, the preferred passive structure shifts away from "Let" and instead utilizes "Object + should/ought to + be + V3" to better convey the tone of recommendation.
Historical/Related Context: Examiners frequently present both the "Let" and "Should" passive versions of moral advice in multiple-choice options.
The standard exam convention dictates that "Should" is the superior choice for ethical suggestions.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because, similar to the previous command structure, it omits the necessary base verb "be" after the modal "should". The sentence must read: "Precious time should not be wasted."