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4. Open the door.

Let the door be opened.
5. We brought them up.
They were brought up by us.

6. Mr Yadav commanded a fleet of ships.
A fleet of ships was commanded by Mr Yadav.
7. India won the Cricket World Cup in 1983 and 2011.

The Cricket World Cup in 1983 and 2011 was won by India.
8. AO Hume founded the Indian National Congress in 1885.
The Indian National Congress was founded by AO Hume in 1885.

9. G. Ram Books (P.) Limited publishes school books.
School books are published by G. Ram Books (P.) Limited.
10. Close the shutters.
Let the shutters be closed.

II. Transform the following sentences from passive voice to active voice.

1. The bicycle was stolen by a stranger.
A stranger stole the bicycle.
2. These mango trees were planted by my father.
My father planted these mango trees.

3. I am being helped by my elder brother in mathematics.
My elder brother is helping me in mathematics.

4. The president has been elected by the people.
The people have elected the president
5. The green tea is loved by Indians.
Indians love the green tea.

6. At least a hundred people have been injured by the fire.
The fire has injured at least a hundred people.

7. Historic milestones have been achieved by BRAHMBOS in the flagship ‘Make-in-India’
programme.

BRAHMBOS has achieved historic milestones in the flagship ‘Make-in-India’ programme.
8. Kites are flown by men on 15 August every year.

Men fly kites on 15 August every year.
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