NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exam English Active Passive Voice MCQ Class 1

The English section of the NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exams tests a candidate’s command over grammar, accuracy in sentence structure, and ability to apply...

The English section of the NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exams tests a candidate’s command over grammar, accuracy in sentence structure, and ability to apply rule-based logic. Among the core grammar topics, Active and Passive Voice stands out as a high-frequency, high-scoring area that not only assesses conceptual clarity but also rewards consistency and precision.

In the Active & Passive Voice Live MCQ Class 1, candidates actively solved a variety of exam-oriented MCQs, each designed to test their understanding of how to transform sentences correctly from active to passive voice and vice versa. The questions spanned various sentence types and tenses, encouraging candidates to think critically about verb form, object identification, and structure alignment.

Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Q) We waste much time on trifles.

(a) Much time was wasted on trifles

(b) Much time will be wasted on trifles

(c) Much time is wasted by us on trifle’s.

(d) Much time is wasted on trifles

Ans. (c)

Q) One should not give unsolicited advice.

a) Unsolicited advice is not to be given.

b) Unsolicited advice can’t be given.

c) Unsolicited advice may not be given.

d) Unsolicited advice should not be given.

Ans. (d)

Q) Our task had been completed before sunset.

A. We completed our task before sunset.

B. We have completed our task before sunset.

C. We complete our task before sunset.

D. We had completed our task before sunset.

Ans. (d)

Q) The boys were playing Cricket.

A. Cricket had been played by the boys.

B. Cricket has been played by the boys.

c. Cricket was played by the boys.

D. Cricket was being played by the boys.

Ans. (d)

Q) They drew a circle in the morning.

A. A circle was being drawn by them in the morning.

B. A circle was drawn by them in the morning.

C. In the morning a circle have been drawn by them.

D. A circle has been drawing since morning.

Ans. (b)

For more questions, check out NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exam English Live – Active Passive Voice – MCQ Class 1

What Is Active & Passive Voice?

  • Active Voice: The subject performs the action.
    E.g., The cadet cleaned the rifle.
  • Passive Voice: The subject receives the action.
    E.g., The rifle was cleaned by the cadet.

Transforming between the two requires attention to:

  • Subject-object reversal
  • Tense consistency with correct ‘be’ verb usage
  • Use of past participle form of main verbs
  • Correct insertion of prepositions (e.g., “by”)

Common Mistakes Observed During Practice

Common ErrorCorrection Taught in Class
Using incorrect auxiliary verbMatch auxiliary verb to tense and subject
Not converting main verb to past participleEmphasized consistent use of V3 in passive
Confusing object and subjectStrategy: underline subject, verb, object before converting
Misplacing “by” + agentTaught logical placement & optional omission where needed

Learning Outcomes from the Class

  • Improved recognition of active/passive structure in exam MCQs
  • Better handling of tense consistency while transforming voice
  • Sharpened understanding of modals + voice combination
  • Reinforced habit of breaking the sentence into SVO (Subject-Verb-Object) components before answering
  • Faster elimination of wrong options using structure-based logic

Pro Tips Shared in the Session

  1. Always check the tense first — it determines the form of the verb “to be”
  2. Mark subject, verb, and object before transforming
  3. Use “by + agent” only when necessary — avoid awkward or unnecessary usage
  4. Maintain voice consistency throughout long compound sentences
  5. Practice passive forms of modals: can → can be + V3, must → must be + V3, etc.

Final Thoughts

The Active & Passive Voice MCQ Live Class 1 gave NDA & CDS 2 2025 aspirants hands-on practice in one of the most structured and scoring grammar topics in the English section. By reinforcing rules through exam-focused questions, the session empowered candidates to approach voice-related questions with greater clarity and confidence.

Active-Passive Voice mastery not only contributes significantly to your English score but also sharpens your overall command of sentence logic — a vital asset for every future officer.

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Anuradha Dey

Senior Lecturer, SSBCrackExams, M.A.(Psychology), M.A. English (Gold Medalist) from BHU; B.A. Hons from St. Xavier’s College (Kolkata). Poet, Writer & Translator. Certified Career Counselor. Knows Mandarin, German, English, Bengali & Hindi.

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