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a) It paralyses the whole nation.
Passive: The whole nation is paralysed (by it).
Rule:
Present Indefinite → am/is/are + V³
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b) We should make the proper use of computer.
Passive: The proper use of computer should be made (by us).
Rule:
Modal verb → modal + be + V³
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c) Who does not love a truthful person?
Passive: Who is not loved by a truthful person? ❌
✔️ Better Passive: By whom is not a truthful person loved?
Rule:
Interrogative → Wh-word + auxiliary before subject
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d) People say that health is the root of all happiness in our life.
Passive:
(i) It is said that health is the root of all happiness in our life.
(ii) Health is said to be the root of all happiness in our life.
Rule:
Reporting verb (say/think/believe) → It is said that… / Subject + is said to…
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e) The princess called the young farmer and rewarded him.
Passive: The young farmer was called and rewarded by the princess.
Rule:
Past Indefinite → was/were + V³
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f) We take care of the trees.
Passive: The trees are taken care of (by us).
Rule:
Phrasal verb → preposition অপরিবর্তিত থাকবে
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g) His work pleased the relative.
Passive: The relative was pleased with/by his work.
Rule:
Verb + object → object becomes subject
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h) Some books will make you wise.
Passive: You will be made wise by some books.
Rule:
Future Indefinite → will be + V³
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i) I saw him leave the place.
Passive: He was seen to leave the place (by me).
Rule:
See/Watch/Hear + bare infinitive → to + verb in passive
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j) Call them on time.
Passive: Let them be called on time.
Rule:
Imperative sentence → Let + object + be + V³
