Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Active Passive Voice

Question:

Identify the correct passive voice form of the following sentence:-

One should keep one's promises.

Options:

Promises need to be kept.

Promises should be kept.

Nobody keeps promises.

One has kept one's promises.

Correct Answer:

Promises should be kept.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Promises should be kept.

The correct passive voice form of the sentence "One should keep one's promises" is: Promises should be kept.

  • Active voice: One should keep one's promises.

  • Passive voice: The object (promises) becomes the subject → Promises should be kept.

Other options:

  • Promises need to be kept-  it changes the modal verb “should” to “need to,” which is a change in meaning.

  • Nobody keeps promises – completely unrelated in voice and meaning.

  • One has kept one's promises – changes tense and meaning entirely.