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Hanuman_2000 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Active-passive interogative

Hello,

I would like to convert the interrogative active sentence to the passive.

1.Do they publish the book? (Active )

The passive form of the same as above -

1a. Is the book published?

Is the (1a) correct?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

Have they published the book? --> Is the book published? Do they publish the book?

— Persian Learner

  • Have they published the book?
  • --> Is the book published?
  • Do they publish the book?
  • --> Is the book going to be published?
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Have they published the book? --> Is the book published?

Do they publish the book? --> Is the book going to be published?
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Hello,

1. she has been reading a book.

Yes-no form of the above sentence -

1a. Has she been reading a book?

The passive form of the 1a-

1b. Has a book been being read by her?

Are (1a) and (1b) correct?
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hanuman_2000Are (1a) and (1b) correct?
Yes.
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Hello,

See some more examples to clarify this

1.Where had he taken Priya? (Active Voice)
Where Priya had been taken by him? (Passive Voice)

2. When are you giving her the key? (Active Voice)
When the key is being given to her by you? (Passive Voice)

3. Which book did you purchase? (Active Voice)
Which book was purchased by you? (Passive Vo
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1.Where had he taken Priya?
Where had Priya been taken by him?


2. When are you giving her the key? (Active Voice)
When is the key being given to her by you?
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Persian LearnerHave they published the book? --> Is the book published?Do they publish the book? --> Is the book going to be published?
No.

Have they published the book? - Has the book been published?
Do they publish the book? - Is the book published?
Are they going to publish the book? - Is the book going to be publishe
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