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51
The novels of Tolstoy interest me.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
I am interested in the novels of Tolstoy.

Given sentence is in simple present tense and it is in active voice.

Rule :
Subject + (is/am/are) + V3 + Other agents
52
He completed the story on time.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The story was completed by him on time.

Given sentence is in simple past tense and it is in active voice, we need to change it into passive voice.

Rule :
Subject + (was / were) + V3 + Optional Agents.
53
Deforestation has reduced rainfall in the tropical lands.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Rainfall has been reduced in the tropical lands due to deforestation.

Given sentence is in present perfect tense and it is in active voice.

Rule :
Subject + (has/have) + been + V3 + Other agents
54
Someone saw him picking up a gun.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
He was seen picking up a gun by someone.

Given sentence is in simple past tense and it is in active voice, we need to change it into passive voice.

Rule :
Subject + (was / were) + V3 + Optional Agents.
55
The poet read his long poem himself.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The long poem was read by the poet himself.

Given sentence is in simple past tense and it is in active voice, we need to change it into passive voice.

Rule :
Subject + (was / were) + V3 + Optional Agents.
56
They have spotted me in the crowd.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
I have been spotted by them in the crowd.

Given sentence is in present perfect tense and it is in active voice.

Rule :
Subject + (has/have) + been + V3 + Other agents
57
Leo Tolstoy wrote 'War and Peace.'
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
'War and Peace' was written by Leo Tolstoy.

Given sentence is in simple past tense and it is in active voice, we need to change it into passive voice.

Rule :
Subject + (was / were) + V3 + Optional Agents.
58
Jim would know next to nothing of the events.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Next to nothing of the events would be known to Jim.

The given sentence contains one of Model verb (Model Verb = will, shall, can, may, might, could, might, must, would). It is in active voice.

Rule :
Subject + Model verb + be + V3 + Optional Objects.
59
Wild animals live in the dense forest.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The dense forest is inhabited by wild animals.

Given sentence is in simple present tense and it is in active voice.

Rule :
Subject + (is/am/are) + V3 + Other agents
60
A big crowd chased him and later the police arrested him.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
He was chased by a big crowd and later was arrested by the police.

Given sentence is in simple past tense and it is in active voice, we need to change it into passive voice.

Rule :
Subject + (was / were) + V3 + Optional Agents.