Choose the correct active voice of: 'The lawn needs mowing.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'The lawn needs mowing.'

A. The lawn needs to be mowed.

B. Both A and B.

C. Mowing needs the lawn.

D. You need to mow the lawn.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Needs mowing' (active form, passive meaning) can be changed to 'needs to be mowed' or active 'You need to mow the lawn'.

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I ate a ripe mango.

A. A ripe mango is eaten by me.

B. A ripe mango had been eaten by me.

C. A ripe mango was ate by me.

D. A ripe mango was eaten by me.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Eat – ate – eaten; passive uses 'eaten'.

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Question #2

The scientist will have found a cure by then.

A. A cure will have been found by the scientist by then.

B. A cure would have been found by the scientist by then.

C. A cure will be found by the scientist by then.

D. A cure has been found by the scientist by then.

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Future perfect → will have been + V3.

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Question #3

Choose the correct active voice of: 'By whom was the speech delivered?'

A. Who had delivered the speech?

B. Who did the speech deliver?

C. Whom delivered the speech?

D. Who delivered the speech?

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Passive 'By whom was...delivered' → active 'Who delivered the speech?'

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