The Active & Passive Voice topic holds significant importance in the CDS 1 2025 English section, as it tests candidates’ grammatical proficiency, sentence transformation skills, and understanding of sentence structure. To solve these questions accurately, candidates need to have a strong grasp of the rules governing voice conversion. Excelling in this topic is essential for securing a higher score in the exam.
Directions: In the following items, you are required to select the most appropriate voice of the given phrase and mark your response from the options that follow.
Q) The waiter filled the glasses with water.
(a) The glasses filled with water by the waiter
(b) The glasses were filled with water by the waiter
(c) The waiter was filled the glasses with water
(d) The water were filled in the glasses by waiter
Ans. (b)
Q) She took the dog for a walk.
(a) The dog was taken for a walk by her
(b) The dog took her for a walk
(c) The dog was took for a walk
(d) The dog took a walk by her
Ans. (a)
Q) He was driving the car so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
(a) The car was driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road
(b) The car was being driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road
(c) The car had been driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road
(d) The car has been driven by him so fast that it skidded on the snowy road
Ans. (b)
Q) They will laugh at you.
(a) You can be laughed at by them
(b) You may be laughed at by them
(c) You will be laughed at by them
(d) You will have been laughed at by them
Ans. (c)
Q) Then her face was bowed.
(a) Then she was being bowed her face
(b) Her face was bowed by then
(c) Then she bowed her face
(d) Then her face has been bowed
Ans. (c)
For more questions, check out CDS 1 2025 Exam English Live – Active-Passive Voice MCQ – Class 1
Why is Active & Passive Voice Important?
🔹 Frequently Asked in CDS Exams – Questions based on voice transformation are a recurring feature in the CDS English section, making it a high-scoring topic for candidates.
🔹 Tests Grammatical Accuracy – This topic assesses candidates’ ability to convert sentences from active to passive voice and vice versa with grammatical accuracy.
🔹 Enhances Writing Skills – Mastering voice transformation improves writing clarity, formality, and sentence variety, which is beneficial for both the exam and future SSB interviews.
🔹 Improves Sentence Construction Skills – Understanding sentence structure, verb forms, and object placement helps candidates form grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.
ey Areas in Active & Passive Voice Questions
1️⃣ Basic Transformation Rules – Candidates must know the rules for changing a sentence from active to passive voice and vice versa.
- Active Voice: The subject performs the action.
- Passive Voice: The action is performed on the subject.
- Example:
- Active: The teacher explained the lesson.
- Passive: The lesson was explained by the teacher.
- Example:
2️⃣ Tense-Specific Rules – Voice transformation depends on the tense of the sentence, and candidates must apply the correct passive structure for each tense.
- Example:
- Active (Present Continuous): She is writing a letter.
- Passive: A letter is being written by her.
- Active (Past Perfect): They had completed the project.
- Passive: The project had been completed by them.
3️⃣ Modal Verbs in Passive Voice – When changing sentences with modals (can, could, may, might, must, etc.) to passive voice, candidates need to maintain the appropriate structure.
- Example:
- Active: She can solve the problem.
- Passive: The problem can be solved by her.
- Active: He should complete the task.
- Passive: The task should be completed by him.
4️⃣ Interrogative Sentences in Passive Voice – Candidates must apply specific rules to convert interrogative sentences into passive voice.
- Example:
- Active: Did she complete the homework?
- Passive: Was the homework completed by her?
- Active: Who wrote this book?
- Passive: By whom was this book written?
Effective Preparation Strategies for Active & Passive Voice
✅ Understand the Rules Clearly – Memorize the rules for voice transformation across all tenses, including the placement of objects and prepositions.
✅ Practice with Previous Year Questions – Solve CDS previous year papers to understand the question format and difficulty level.
✅ Use Grammar Books & Exercises – Refer to standard grammar books and practice exercises on voice transformation.
✅ Focus on Common Mistakes – Pay attention to common errors, such as incorrect verb forms, misplaced prepositions, or incorrect object placement.
✅ Take Timed Mock Tests – Attempt time-bound mock tests to improve your accuracy and speed in solving voice-related questions.
Active & Passive Voice MCQ Class – Boosting Exam Readiness
In the Active & Passive Voice MCQ Class 1, I conducted an MCQ session where candidates practiced important and exam-relevant questions tailored for the CDS 1 2025 exam. This session helped candidates to:
🔹 Strengthen their understanding of voice transformation rules.
🔹 Improve their accuracy in identifying active and passive voice forms.
🔹 Enhance their problem-solving skills with practical exposure to exam-level questions.
🔹 Boost their confidence by practicing under exam-like conditions.
The interactive and exam-focused nature of the session provided candidates with practical insights and techniques necessary for excelling in the CDS 1 2025 exam.
Conclusion
The Active & Passive Voice topic is a high-scoring and essential component of the CDS 1 2025 English section, evaluating candidates’ grammatical accuracy and sentence transformation skills. By mastering this topic, candidates can significantly enhance their performance in the exam.
