Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Formation of Sentence

Question:

Choose the sentence that is in Passive Voice from the options given below:

Options:

I would like to take time out for breakfast.

He had been dancing to the live band's music when I reached the party.

Her painting of the artisans will be completed by the end of this week.

She ate the pineapple.

Correct Answer:

Her painting of the artisans will be completed by the end of this week.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Her painting of the artisans will be completed by the end of this week.

A sentence is in the Passive Voice when the subject is the receiver of the action (the patient) rather than the performer of the action (the agent). The passive structure typically includes a form of the verb "to be" followed by the Past Participle (V3) of the main verb.

  1. Passive Sentence: "Her painting of the artisans will be completed by the end of this week."

    • Subject: Her painting of the artisans (This is what is acted upon).

    • Passive Verb Structure: will be (future form of 'to be') + completed (V3 of complete).

    • Agent (implied): The person doing the completing is not explicitly named, or would be introduced by the preposition "by" (e.g., by the artist).

  2. Active Sentences: The other options are all in the Active Voice:

    • I (doer) would like (action).

    • He (doer) had been dancing (action).

    • She (doer) ate (action).