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4. When we change a sentence from the active to the passive voice, the subject
pronouns change to object pronouns. Similarly, the object pronouns take the place
of the subject and change to subject pronouns. For example,
• I gave her this pen drive. (active)
This pen drive was given to her by me. (passive)

• Her friends convinced him easily. (active)
He was easily convinced by her friends. (passive)
• They will give him a cricket set on his birthday. (active)
He will be given a cricket set by them on his birthday. (passive)

Study this table to understand the change in pronouns when we change a sentence
from the active to the passive voice.

Subject pronoun in active Object pronoun in passive
voice voice

he him

she her

I me

they them

we us

5. When a preposition follows a verb in the active voice, it stays the same in
the passive voice. For example,
• Ravi takes care of his brother. (active)
His brother is taken care of by Ravi. (passive)

6. When the subject of the verb is not important in the passive voice, it can be
omitted. For example,
• Someone has taken away my pen. (active)
My pen has been taken away. (passive)

7. A question, when changed to passive voice, retains its form. Only the form of
the verb and the pronouns change. For example,

• When did they invite you? (active)
When were you invited by them? (passive)
• Is he disturbing you? (active)
Are you being disturbed by him? (passive)
• Why did the teacher scold you? (active)
Why were you scolded by the teacher? (passive)

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