Question

Give up smoking. (Change the voice)

• A. Smoking may be given up.
• B. He gave up smoking.
• C. Let smoking be given up.
• D. Let smoking be gave up.

Hint:

Imperative sentence: \[ \text{Open the door} \] Passive: \[ \text{Let the door be opened} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Imperative sentences in active voice are generally changed into passive voice using the structure: \[ \text{Let + object + be + past participle} \]

Step 1: Identify the sentence type.
"Give up smoking" is an imperative sentence expressing a command or advice.

Step 2: Apply the passive voice rule. \[ \text{Give up smoking} \] becomes \[ \text{Let smoking be given up} \]

Step 3: Verify the options.
• Smoking may be given up -- changes the meaning.
• He gave up smoking -- active voice.
• Let smoking be given up -- correct passive form.
• Let smoking be gave up -- incorrect grammar. \[ \boxed{\text{Let smoking be given up}} \]