Shut the door!" (What is the passive voice of this sentence )
ALet the door be shut
BSomeone has to shut the door
CYou have to shut the door
DPlease shut the door
Answer:
A. Let the door be shut
Read Explanation:
Understanding Passive Voice for Imperative Sentences
Imperative Sentences and Passive Voice
- Imperative sentences express commands, requests, or suggestions.
- When an imperative sentence is in the active voice, it typically starts with a verb.
- Converting an imperative sentence to the passive voice often involves the use of 'Let'.
Transformation Rule
- The structure for transforming an active imperative sentence to passive voice is generally: Let + object + be + past participle of the verb.
- Example Breakdown:
- Active: "Close the window!"
- Here, 'Close' is the verb and 'the window' is the object.
- Applying the rule: Let (start with Let) + the window (the object) + be (add 'be') + closed (past participle of 'close').
- Passive: "Let the window be closed."
Key Considerations for Exams
- Recognize sentences that are commands or requests.
- Identify the verb and the object in the active imperative sentence.
- Recall the specific structure for passive voice conversion of imperatives (using 'Let').
- Ensure the past participle form of the verb is correctly used.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- Do not try to apply the standard passive voice rules (subject + be + past participle) directly, as imperative sentences lack a subject in the conventional sense.
- Be careful not to confuse imperative passive voice with other sentence types.