Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Active Passive Voice

Question:

Change the following sentence into passive voice.

I know him.

Options:

He is known to me.

He is known by me.

He is known with me.

He is known near me.

Correct Answer:

He is known to me.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - He is known to me.

  • In passive voice, the sentence "I know him." transforms into "He is known to me."
  • "Known to" is the correct prepositional phrase in English for expressing familiarity or awareness.

The correct answer is:

"He is known to me."

Explanation:

  • In passive voice, the sentence "I know him." transforms into "He is known to me."
  • "Known to" is the correct prepositional phrase in English for expressing familiarity or awareness.

Incorrect options:

  • "He is known by me." (Incorrect because "known by" is not used in this context; it suggests recognition rather than familiarity.)
  • "He is known with me." (Incorrect; not a natural phrase in English.)
  • "He is known near me." (Incorrect; makes no logical sense.)

Thus, the correct answer is "He is known to me."

Incorrect options:

  • "He is known by me." (Incorrect because "known by" is not used in this context; it suggests recognition rather than familiarity.)
  • "He is known with me." (Incorrect; not a natural phrase in English.)
  • "He is known near me." (Incorrect; makes no logical sense.)