The English section of the NDA and CDS 2 2025 Exams demands a sound understanding of core grammatical principles, and one such topic that consistently appears across all formats is Active and Passive Voice. This rule-centric topic not only tests candidates’ grammar application skills but also reflects their clarity in sentence construction and transformation.
In the Active & Passive Voice Live MCQ Class 2, candidates were given exam-style multiple-choice questions requiring them to apply rules of voice transformation across various tenses and sentence types. The session focused on analyzing sentence structure, identifying the correct subject-object relationship, and accurately applying verb transformations using the passive voice framework.
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) Why did he deprive you of the membership ?
A. Why you were deprived of the membership?
B. Why were you deprived of his membership by him ?
C. Why was he deprived of his membership
D. Why were you deprived of your membership by him ?
Ans. (D)
Q) Surely the lost child must have been found by now.
A. Surely must have found the lost child by now.
B. Surely someone must have found the lost child by now.
C. Surely now must have found the lost child
D. Now must have found the lost child surely.
Ans. (B)
Q) They have made a film based on this novel.
A. A film was based on this novel and made.
B. A film have been made based on, this novel.
C. A film, based on this novel, has been made
D. A film has been based and made on this novel.
Ans. (C)
Q) The invigilator was advising the students not to carry any digital device into the examination hall.
A.The students were advised not to carry digital device into the examination hall by the invigilator.
B.The students have been advised not to carry any digital device into the examination hall.
C.The students were being advised by the invigilator not to carry any digital device into the examination hall.
D.The invigilator was seen advising the students not to carry any digital device into the examination hall.
Ans. (C)
Q) Didn’t you call him?
A. Wasn’t he called by you?
B. Was he called by you?
C. Wasn’t he call by you?
D. Wasn’t he called you?
Ans. (A)
For more questions, check out NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exam English Live – Active Passive Voice – MCQ Class 2
Common Mistakes Addressed During Class
| Mistake Type | Strategy Shared to Avoid It |
|---|---|
| Using incorrect tense in passive verb | Taught to match the auxiliary ‘be’ verb with tense carefully |
| Incorrect past participle usage | Reinforced need to memorize irregular verb forms |
| Retaining active voice structure | Emphasized switching subject & object and modifying word order |
| Unnecessary repetition of agent (“by…”) | Explained where the doer can be logically omitted |
Skills Reinforced in the Session
- Accurate identification of subject, verb, object in a sentence
- Correct tense matching during transformation
- Handling passive voice in question formats
- Recognizing grammatical patterns and eliminating wrong options
- Using logic and grammar rules together for fast decision-making
Class Tips for Mastering Voice-Based MCQs
- Memorize passive structures for each tense
- Use the rule: Active: Subject + Verb + Object → Passive: Object + be + V3 + by + Subject
- Recognize and transform modal verbs (can, must, should) efficiently
- Don’t rush—read sentence type first (assertive, question, command)
- Practice interrogative and imperative passive voice conversions, often asked in CDS
Final Takeaway
The Active & Passive Voice MCQ Live Class 2 was an engaging and productive session where NDA & CDS 2 2025 aspirants gained hands-on experience in solving grammar questions rooted in voice transformation. By reinforcing rule-based structures and identifying common traps, the class helped build the confidence and competence needed to attempt such questions accurately under time pressure.
With consistent practice and a solid grasp of voice rules, candidates can turn this topic into one of the most reliable scoring areas in the English section of their respective exams.
