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Hanuman_2000 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Imperative

Hello,

1. Consider the alternates.

I have to convert the above sentence into a passive voice.

I have not done the conversion of an active imperative sentence into a passive sentence.

A. The alternatives must be considered.

B. The alternatives are considered.

C. The alternatives should be considered.

D. You are requested to consider the alternatives.

E. You are advised to consider the alternatives.

F. You are ordered to consider the alternatives.

Are these correct?

Could anyone suggest the the rules?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

Imperatives by definition cannot be converted to passive voice.

— Mister Micawber

  • Imperatives by definition cannot be converted to passive voice.
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Imperatives by definition cannot be converted to passive voice.
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Sir,

There is an exercise in my book and asking to convert the imperative active into a passive.

e.g.

1. Consider the alternatives.

1A. Let the alternatives be considered.

Thanks.
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Ignore it and move on to the next lesson.
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Sir,

I would like to convert wh-sentences into passive.

1. What did you buy?

A. What was bought by you?

2. When will you host a party for us ?

B. When will a party be hosted for us by you?

I have converted these two . but don't know the exact rules.

Could you please suggest some?

Thanks.
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The 'rules' are irrelevant. The fact is that we do not use passive voice when the agent is a personal pronoun.
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