Free Active and Passive Voice MCQs with Answers

62 Active and Passive Voice MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

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61. The department head insisted that he _________absolute authority to regulate office work.

  • A. gives
  • B. is given
  • C. would give
  • D. would be given

Explanation: “Would be given” is passive because he receives the authority rather than gives it, and “would” reports a future expectation from a past viewpoint. “Would give” would mean that he himself would grant the authority.

Correct answer: would be given

62. The building is not safe and must be ___________down.

  • A. pull
  • B. pulling
  • C. pulled
  • D. pulls

Explanation: After the modal “must be,” the passive voice requires the past participle “pulled.” “Pulled down” means demolished or brought down.

Correct answer: pulled