Module: | Advanced Structures (Infinitives & Clauses)
Q77: Consider the following statements regarding sentence transformations:
1. The passive sentence "The machines are used to mix the ingredients" converts to the active voice as "They use the machines to mix the ingredients."
2. The passive sentence "English is spoken all over the world" converts to the active voice as "People speak English all over the world."
3. The passive sentence "The television has to be turned off" converts to the active voice as "The television has to turn off."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The passive sentence "English is spoken all over the world" converts to the active voice as "People speak English all over the world."
3. The passive sentence "The television has to be turned off" converts to the active voice as "The television has to turn off."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 correctly supply vague implied agents to reverse passive sentences. Statement 3 commits a structural reversal error.Structural Breakdown: To return to active voice, a generalized subject must be inserted.
Statement 1 supplies "They". Statement 2 supplies "People". The main verbs are accurately reverted to simple present tense ("use", "speak"). Historical/Related Context: Implied agent reversals form the core of banking PO English sections.
The "English is spoken" sentence is arguably the most famous example of this rule, appearing in almost every major Indian grammar syllabus.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because "The television has to turn off" implies the inanimate television will perform the action of turning itself off.
The active voice requires an external agent.
The correct active conversion is "Someone has to turn off the television" or "You have to turn off the television."