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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Passive Voice''' in Sindhi! Understanding how to use the passive voice is crucial for effective communication, as it allows you to focus on the action itself rather than the subject performing the action. This can be particularly useful in various contexts, such as storytelling, news reporting, and even everyday conversations.
 
In this lesson, we will explore how to form passive sentences in Sindhi, how to change active sentences to passive, and how to use passive verbs. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of passive voice in Sindhi and be able to apply this knowledge to your speaking and writing.


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<h1>Introduction</h1>
=== What is Passive Voice? ===
 
Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. In contrast to active voice, where the subject performs the action, passive voice shifts the focus to the action itself or the receiver of the action.
 
For example:
 
* Active: The teacher (subject) teaches (verb) the students (object).
 
* Passive: The students (subject) are taught (verb) by the teacher (agent).
 
In Sindhi, this structure is similarly used to emphasize the action rather than the doer.
 
=== Importance of Passive Voice in Sindhi ===
 
Learning the passive voice is essential for a few reasons:
 
* '''Variety in Communication''': It allows for greater variation in sentence structure, making your speech and writing more engaging.
 
* '''Focus on Action''': It helps in emphasizing the action or its recipient, which can be particularly useful in formal writing or storytelling.
 
* '''Cultural Context''': In Sindhi culture, storytelling often involves a focus on events rather than the individuals involved, making the passive voice a common feature.
 
=== Structure of Passive Voice in Sindhi ===
 
To form a passive sentence in Sindhi, you generally follow this structure:
 
'''[Subject] + [Form of 'to be'] + [Past Participle] + [by + Agent (optional)]'''
 
Let's break this down further with examples.
 
==== Examples of Passive Voice Formation ====
 
We will begin with a few examples to illustrate the formation of passive sentences in Sindhi.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ڪتاب پڙهيو ويو || Kitab parhiyo vayo || The book was read
 
|-
 
| خط لکيو ويو || Khat likhiyo vayo || The letter was written
 
|-
 
| کاڌو تيار ڪيو ويو || Khado tayar karyo vayo || The food was prepared
 
|-
 
| گهر ساف ڪيو ويو || Ghar saaf karyo vayo || The house was cleaned
 
|-
 
| راند کيڏيو ويو || Rand kheediyo vayo || The game was played
 
|-


Welcome to the advanced grammar section of the Complete 0 to A1 Sindhi Course. In this lesson, we will learn about the Passive Voice in Sindhi. The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. Instead of focusing on who or what is performing the action, the focus is on the action itself. For example, "The book was read by the student" is a passive sentence where the focus is on the book being read rather than who read the book. In this lesson, we will learn how to form passive sentences in Sindhi, including changing active sentences to passive and using passive verbs.
| تحفو ڏنو ويو || Tuhfo dino vayo || The gift was given


<h2>Forming Passive Sentences in Sindhi</h2>
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The passive voice is formed by using the verb "جو" (jo) in Sindhi. This is how you form a passive sentence in Sindhi:
| فلم ڏٺي وئي || Film dithi vayi || The film was watched


<ol>
|-
<li>Put the object of the active sentence as the subject of the passive sentence.</li>
<li>Put the verb "جو" (jo) after the object.</li>
<li>Use the past participle form of the main verb.</li>
<li>If needed, add the agent of the verb with the preposition "وارِ" (war).</li>
</ol>


Let's look at an example:
| جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺا ويا || Jungle mein janwar ditha waya || Animals were seen in the jungle


Active sentence:  شہزادو شعر سڄي ٿيو. (Shahzado shaer suchi thiyo.) - Shahzad wrote a poem.
|-
Passive sentence: شعر جو شہزادو سڄي ٿيو. (Shaer jo Shahzado suchi thiyo.) - The poem was written by Shahzad.


In the passive sentence, شعر (shaer) which means "poem" is the object in active voice that becomes the subject in passive voice. The verb "ٿيو" (thiyo) was changed to "جو" (jo) and the agent "شہزادو" (Shahzad) was added with the preposition "وارِ" (war).
| تصوير ٺاهي وئي || Tasveer thaahi vayi || The picture was made


<h2>Changing Active Sentences to Passive Sentences</h2>
|-


To change an active sentence to a passive sentence, follow these steps:
| ترانه ڳايو ويو || Tarana gayo vayo || The song was sung


<ol>
|}
<li>Identify the object of the active sentence.</li>
<li>Make it the subject of the passive sentence.</li>
<li>Use the appropriate form of the verb "جو" (jo) after the object.</li>
<li>Use the past participle of the main verb instead of the present or past tense.</li>
<li>Add the agent of the verb with the preposition "وارِ" (war) if necessary.</li>
</ol>


Here is an example:
=== Changing Active Sentences to Passive ===


Active sentence: پنجهير پيار aهيو ٿيو. (Panjhir payar ahiyo thiyo.) - The pigeon loved the peas.
Now that we understand how to form passive sentences, let’s see how to convert active sentences into passive.
Passive sentence: پيار جو پنجهير aهيو ٿيو. (Payar jo panjhir ahiyo thiyo.) - The peas were loved by the pigeon.


In the passive sentence, "پيار" (payar) is the object in active voice that becomes the subject in passive voice. The verb "ٿيو" (thiyo) was changed to "جو" (jo). No agent was used in this example.
1. '''Identify the Subject, Verb, and Object''': First, find out who is performing the action (subject), what the action is (verb), and who is receiving the action (object).


<h2>Using Passive Verbs in Sindhi</h2>
2. '''Rearrange the Sentence''': Move the object to the front to become the new subject.


Passive verbs are verbs that show the subject receiving the action instead of performing the action. In Sindhi, passive verbs are formed by using the verb "جو" (jo) and the root form of the verb. The passive verb is then conjugated to match the gender and number of the subject. Here is an example:
3. '''Change the Verb Form''': Use the appropriate form of 'to be' and the past participle of the verb.


Verb: لڏيو (ladhyo) - to find
4. '''Add the Original Subject (Optional)''': You can include the original subject using “by” if necessary.
Passive verb: لڏي جو (ladhy jo) - to be found


Conjugation of the passive verb:
==== Examples of Changing Active to Passive ====
 
Let's take a look at some examples where we convert active sentences to passive.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
 
! Active Sentence (Sindhi) !! Passive Sentence (Sindhi) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
! First Person !! لڏي جون (ladhy jon) !! لڏي جيون (ladhy jeon)
 
| استاد ڪتاب پڙهندو آهي || ڪتاب پڙهيو ويندو آهي || Ustad kitab parhindo aahe || The teacher reads the book
 
|-
|-
! Second Person !! لڏي جيو (ladhy jeu) !! لڏي جائن (ladhy jain)
 
| مان خط لکي رهيو آهيان || خط لکيو پيو وڃي || Man khat likhi rahyo aahe || I am writing a letter
 
|-
|-
! Third Person !! لڏي جي (ladhy ji) !! لڏي jaون (ladhy jaon)
 
| اهي کاڌو تيار ڪندا آهن || کاڌو تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي || Ahe khado tayar kanda aahe || They prepare the food
 
|-
 
| ٻار گهر ساف ڪندا آهن || گهر ساف ڪيو ويندو آهي || Baar ghar saaf kanda aahe || The children clean the house
 
|-
 
| مان راند کيڏڻ ويو آهيان || راند کيڏي وئي || Man rand khedan vayo aahe || I went to play the game
 
|-
 
| والدين تحفو ڏيندا آهن || تحفو ڏنو ويندو آهي || Walidain tuho dinda aahe || Parents give gifts
 
|-
 
| هو فلم ڏسڻ ويو آهي || فلم ڏٺي وئي || Ho film dikhun vayo aahe || He went to watch a film
 
|-
 
| فنڪار تصوير ٺاهي ٿو || تصوير ٺاهي وئي || Fankar tasveer thaahi tho || The artist makes a picture
 
|-
 
| سنگيت ڪارکن ترانه ڳائيندا آهن || ترانه ڳايو ويندو آهي || Sangeet karkan tarana gainda aahe || Musicians sing songs
 
|-
 
| مان جنگل ۾ جانور ڏسڻ ويو آهيان || جانور ڏٺا ويا || Man jungle mein janwar dikhun vayo aahe || I went to see animals in the jungle
 
|}
|}


Here is an example of a passive verb in a sentence:
=== Using Passive Verbs ===
 
In Sindhi, passive verbs are formed by combining a form of the verb 'to be' with the past participle. This structure is quite similar to English, making it easier for English speakers to grasp.


Active sentence: مڻهون قرآن تي ايمان ٽڪويل. (Munhon Quran ti imaan tikawil.) - We believe in the Quran.
The main passive verbs in Sindhi are:
Passive sentence: ايمان جو (قرآن تي) ٽڪيو. (Imaan jo (Quran ti) tikyo.) - The Quran is believed in (by us).


In the passive sentence, "ايمان جو" (imaan jo) is the passive form of the verb "ٽڪويل" (tikawil) and "قرآن تي" (Quran ti) is the agent used with the preposition "وارِ" (war).
* ٿيڻ (thiyun) - to be


* هجڻ (hujan) - to exist


<h2>Practice</h2>
These verbs are conjugated according to the subject's tense and number.


Exercise 1: Change the following sentences from active to passive voice.
== Conjugation of Passive Verbs


<ol>
The verb 'to be' is an essential part of forming passive voice in any language. In Sindhi, it can be conjugated based on the subject's gender and number.
<li>ميهن تيارڻندڙو آهيو. (Mehen tyarandarho ahiyo.) - Mehen is preparing the food.</li>
<li>علي ڪتاب پڙهي رهو. (Ali kitaab parhi raho.) - Ali is reading the book.</li>
<li>ملڪ ٽور جو جهاز رهيس. (Mulk tour jo jahaz rahees.) - The plane for the country tour is resting.</li>
</ol>


Exercise 2: Change the following sentences from passive to active voice.
Here’s a quick overview of how 'to be' is conjugated in passive sentences:


<ol>
| Tense        | Singular (Male) | Singular (Female) | Plural  |
<li>لھري جي ماڻ ته ڪلو پچائڻ چاهيون ٿا. (Lahri ji man te kalo pachhain chahyon tha.) - Black clothes are wanted to wash by Lahri's mother.</li>
<li>قوم جي بہت سانسوڪي غريب جي حفاظت جو عزم سگهي. (Qoum ji bohat sansoki ghareeb ji hifazat jo azam saghi.) - The nation's strong determination for the protection of the poor was seen.</li>
<li>سنڌي واڌن سچي اهو. (Sindhi waachan sachi aho.) - Sindhi language is true.</li>
</ol>


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
|---------------|-----------------|-------------------|---------|


Congratulations, now you should have a good understanding of passive voice in Sindhi. You learned how to form passive sentences by using the verb "جو" (jo) and the past participle of the main verb, how to change active sentences to passive, and how to use passive verbs in Sindhi sentences. Keep practicing and you'll be using the passive voice in Sindhi like a pro in no time. Good luck!
| Present      | آهي (aahe)      | آهي (aahe)        | آھن (aahein) |
 
| Past          | هو (hayo)      | هئي (hui)        | هئا (haya)  |
 
| Future        | ٿيندو (thindo) | ٿيندي (thindi)  | ٿيندا (thinda) |
 
==== Examples of Passive Verbs ====
 
Let’s examine how passive verbs are used in sentences.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Sindhi !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ڪتاب پڙهيو وڃي ٿو || Kitab parhiyo vahe tho || The book is being read
 
|-
 
| خط لکيو وڃي ٿو || Khat likhiyo vahe tho || The letter is being written
 
|-
 
| کاڌو تيار ڪيو وڃي ٿو || Khado tayar karyo vahe tho || The food is being prepared
 
|-
 
| گهر ساف ڪيو وڃي ٿو || Ghar saaf karyo vahe tho || The house is being cleaned
 
|-
 
| راند کيڏيو وڃي ٿو || Rand kheediyo vahe tho || The game is being played
 
|-
 
| تحفو ڏنو وڃي ٿو || Tuhfo dino vahe tho || The gift is being given
 
|-
 
| فلم ڏٺو وڃي ٿو || Film dithi vahe tho || The film is being watched
 
|-
 
| جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺو وڃي ٿو || Jungle mein janwar dithi vahe tho || Animals are being seen in the jungle
 
|-
 
| تصوير ٺاهي وڃي ٿي || Tasveer thaahi vahe thi || The picture is being made
 
|-
 
| ترانه ڳايو وڃي ٿو || Tarana gayo vahe tho || The song is being sung
 
|}
 
== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ==
 
To solidify your understanding of passive voice in Sindhi, here are some practice exercises. Try to complete them, and then refer to the solutions provided to check your answers.
 
=== Exercise 1: Convert Active to Passive ===
 
Convert the following active sentences into passive voice.
 
1. استاد ٻار کي پڙهائي ٿو.
 
2. مان کائڻ لاءِ آيو آهيان.
 
3. دوست تحفو ڏيندا آهن.
 
4. اميدوار سوالن جا جواب ڏيندو آهي.
 
5. هُن راند کيڏڻ جي ترغيب ڏني.
 
=== Exercise 2: Identify Passive Voice ===
 
Identify whether the following sentences are in passive voice or not.
 
1. ڪتاب پڙهيو ويو.
 
2. مان راند کيڏڻ ٿو وڃان.
 
3. خط لکيو ويو آهي.
 
4. اھي دوست آيا.
 
5. کائڻ تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي.
 
=== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb 'to be' and the past participle.
 
1. تحفو _______ (ڏنو) ويو.
 
2. کاڌو _______ (پڙھيو) ويو.
 
3. فلم _______ (ڏٺو) وئي.
 
4. جنگل ۾ جانور _______ (ڏٺو) ويا.
 
5. تصوير _______ (ٺاهي) وئي.
 
=== Exercise 4: Translate to Sindhi ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Sindhi passive voice.
 
1. The teacher teaches the students.
 
2. The letter is written by me.
 
3. The food is prepared by the chef.
 
4. The game was played by the children.
 
5. The song was sung by the singer.
 
=== Exercise 5: Sentence Rearrangement ===
 
Rearrange the following words to form a passive sentence.
 
1. (پڻ) (سکڻ) (ڏنو) (گيو) (سکڻ) (موقعو)
 
2. (پڻ) (لکيو) (گيو) (خط) (توهان)
 
3. (آهي) (پڙهيو) (ڪتاب) (گيو) (توهان)
 
4. (کائڻ) (پڻ) (پڻ) (گيو) (موقعو) (پڻ)
 
5. (ڏٺو) (فلم) (گيو) (توهان) (پڻ)
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
Here are the solutions to the exercises provided above:
 
==== Exercise 1: Solutions ====
 
1. ٻار کي پڙهائي ويو.
 
2. کائڻ لاءِ آيو ويو.
 
3. تحفو ڏنو ويو.
 
4. سوالن جا جواب ڏنا ويا.
 
5. راند کيڏڻ جي ترغيب ڏني وئي.
 
==== Exercise 2: Solutions ====
 
1. Yes, it is passive.
 
2. No, it is not passive.
 
3. Yes, it is passive.
 
4. No, it is not passive.
 
5. Yes, it is passive.
 
==== Exercise 3: Solutions ====
 
1. تحفو ڏنو ويو.
 
2. کاڌو پڙهيو ويو.
 
3. فلم ڏٺو ويو.
 
4. جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺو ويا.
 
5. تصوير ٺاهي وئي.
 
==== Exercise 4: Solutions ====
 
1. استاد شاگردن کي پڙهائي ٿو.
 
2. خط مان لکيو ويندو آهي.
 
3. کاڌو شيف طرفان تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي.
 
4. راند ٻارن طرفان کيڏي وئي.
 
5. ترانه ڳائڻ واري طرفان ڳايو ويو.
 
==== Exercise 5: Solutions ====
 
1. سکڻ جو موقعو پڻ ڏنو ويو.
 
2. خط پڻ لکيو ويو.
 
3. ڪتاب توهان طرفان پڙهيو ويو.
 
4. کائڻ جو موقعو پڻ ڏنو ويو.
 
5. فلم توهان طرفان ڏٺي وئي.
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on passive voice in Sindhi! By practicing these concepts, you are well on your way to mastering this important aspect of the language. Keep practicing, and you will notice significant improvements in your Sindhi communication skills.


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* [https://dic.sindhila.edu.pk/index.php?txtsrch=Passive Passive | Online Sindhi Dictionaries | آن لائين سنڌي ڊڪشنريون]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctopuq98xXk Active and passive voice tense exercise | in sindhi | passive voice ...]
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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Passive Voice in Sindhi! Understanding how to use the passive voice is crucial for effective communication, as it allows you to focus on the action itself rather than the subject performing the action. This can be particularly useful in various contexts, such as storytelling, news reporting, and even everyday conversations.

In this lesson, we will explore how to form passive sentences in Sindhi, how to change active sentences to passive, and how to use passive verbs. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of passive voice in Sindhi and be able to apply this knowledge to your speaking and writing.

What is Passive Voice?[edit | edit source]

Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. In contrast to active voice, where the subject performs the action, passive voice shifts the focus to the action itself or the receiver of the action.

For example:

  • Active: The teacher (subject) teaches (verb) the students (object).
  • Passive: The students (subject) are taught (verb) by the teacher (agent).

In Sindhi, this structure is similarly used to emphasize the action rather than the doer.

Importance of Passive Voice in Sindhi[edit | edit source]

Learning the passive voice is essential for a few reasons:

  • Variety in Communication: It allows for greater variation in sentence structure, making your speech and writing more engaging.
  • Focus on Action: It helps in emphasizing the action or its recipient, which can be particularly useful in formal writing or storytelling.
  • Cultural Context: In Sindhi culture, storytelling often involves a focus on events rather than the individuals involved, making the passive voice a common feature.

Structure of Passive Voice in Sindhi[edit | edit source]

To form a passive sentence in Sindhi, you generally follow this structure:

[Subject] + [Form of 'to be'] + [Past Participle] + [by + Agent (optional)]

Let's break this down further with examples.

Examples of Passive Voice Formation[edit | edit source]

We will begin with a few examples to illustrate the formation of passive sentences in Sindhi.

Sindhi Pronunciation English
ڪتاب پڙهيو ويو Kitab parhiyo vayo The book was read
خط لکيو ويو Khat likhiyo vayo The letter was written
کاڌو تيار ڪيو ويو Khado tayar karyo vayo The food was prepared
گهر ساف ڪيو ويو Ghar saaf karyo vayo The house was cleaned
راند کيڏيو ويو Rand kheediyo vayo The game was played
تحفو ڏنو ويو Tuhfo dino vayo The gift was given
فلم ڏٺي وئي Film dithi vayi The film was watched
جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺا ويا Jungle mein janwar ditha waya Animals were seen in the jungle
تصوير ٺاهي وئي Tasveer thaahi vayi The picture was made
ترانه ڳايو ويو Tarana gayo vayo The song was sung

Changing Active Sentences to Passive[edit | edit source]

Now that we understand how to form passive sentences, let’s see how to convert active sentences into passive.

1. Identify the Subject, Verb, and Object: First, find out who is performing the action (subject), what the action is (verb), and who is receiving the action (object).

2. Rearrange the Sentence: Move the object to the front to become the new subject.

3. Change the Verb Form: Use the appropriate form of 'to be' and the past participle of the verb.

4. Add the Original Subject (Optional): You can include the original subject using “by” if necessary.

Examples of Changing Active to Passive[edit | edit source]

Let's take a look at some examples where we convert active sentences to passive.

Active Sentence (Sindhi) Passive Sentence (Sindhi) Pronunciation English
استاد ڪتاب پڙهندو آهي ڪتاب پڙهيو ويندو آهي Ustad kitab parhindo aahe The teacher reads the book
مان خط لکي رهيو آهيان خط لکيو پيو وڃي Man khat likhi rahyo aahe I am writing a letter
اهي کاڌو تيار ڪندا آهن کاڌو تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي Ahe khado tayar kanda aahe They prepare the food
ٻار گهر ساف ڪندا آهن گهر ساف ڪيو ويندو آهي Baar ghar saaf kanda aahe The children clean the house
مان راند کيڏڻ ويو آهيان راند کيڏي وئي Man rand khedan vayo aahe I went to play the game
والدين تحفو ڏيندا آهن تحفو ڏنو ويندو آهي Walidain tuho dinda aahe Parents give gifts
هو فلم ڏسڻ ويو آهي فلم ڏٺي وئي Ho film dikhun vayo aahe He went to watch a film
فنڪار تصوير ٺاهي ٿو تصوير ٺاهي وئي Fankar tasveer thaahi tho The artist makes a picture
سنگيت ڪارکن ترانه ڳائيندا آهن ترانه ڳايو ويندو آهي Sangeet karkan tarana gainda aahe Musicians sing songs
مان جنگل ۾ جانور ڏسڻ ويو آهيان جانور ڏٺا ويا Man jungle mein janwar dikhun vayo aahe I went to see animals in the jungle

Using Passive Verbs[edit | edit source]

In Sindhi, passive verbs are formed by combining a form of the verb 'to be' with the past participle. This structure is quite similar to English, making it easier for English speakers to grasp.

The main passive verbs in Sindhi are:

  • ٿيڻ (thiyun) - to be
  • هجڻ (hujan) - to exist

These verbs are conjugated according to the subject's tense and number.

== Conjugation of Passive Verbs

The verb 'to be' is an essential part of forming passive voice in any language. In Sindhi, it can be conjugated based on the subject's gender and number.

Here’s a quick overview of how 'to be' is conjugated in passive sentences:

| Tense | Singular (Male) | Singular (Female) | Plural |

|---------------|-----------------|-------------------|---------|

| Present | آهي (aahe) | آهي (aahe) | آھن (aahein) |

| Past | هو (hayo) | هئي (hui) | هئا (haya) |

| Future | ٿيندو (thindo) | ٿيندي (thindi) | ٿيندا (thinda) |

Examples of Passive Verbs[edit | edit source]

Let’s examine how passive verbs are used in sentences.

Sindhi Pronunciation English
ڪتاب پڙهيو وڃي ٿو Kitab parhiyo vahe tho The book is being read
خط لکيو وڃي ٿو Khat likhiyo vahe tho The letter is being written
کاڌو تيار ڪيو وڃي ٿو Khado tayar karyo vahe tho The food is being prepared
گهر ساف ڪيو وڃي ٿو Ghar saaf karyo vahe tho The house is being cleaned
راند کيڏيو وڃي ٿو Rand kheediyo vahe tho The game is being played
تحفو ڏنو وڃي ٿو Tuhfo dino vahe tho The gift is being given
فلم ڏٺو وڃي ٿو Film dithi vahe tho The film is being watched
جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺو وڃي ٿو Jungle mein janwar dithi vahe tho Animals are being seen in the jungle
تصوير ٺاهي وڃي ٿي Tasveer thaahi vahe thi The picture is being made
ترانه ڳايو وڃي ٿو Tarana gayo vahe tho The song is being sung

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of passive voice in Sindhi, here are some practice exercises. Try to complete them, and then refer to the solutions provided to check your answers.

Exercise 1: Convert Active to Passive[edit | edit source]

Convert the following active sentences into passive voice.

1. استاد ٻار کي پڙهائي ٿو.

2. مان کائڻ لاءِ آيو آهيان.

3. دوست تحفو ڏيندا آهن.

4. اميدوار سوالن جا جواب ڏيندو آهي.

5. هُن راند کيڏڻ جي ترغيب ڏني.

Exercise 2: Identify Passive Voice[edit | edit source]

Identify whether the following sentences are in passive voice or not.

1. ڪتاب پڙهيو ويو.

2. مان راند کيڏڻ ٿو وڃان.

3. خط لکيو ويو آهي.

4. اھي دوست آيا.

5. کائڻ تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb 'to be' and the past participle.

1. تحفو _______ (ڏنو) ويو.

2. کاڌو _______ (پڙھيو) ويو.

3. فلم _______ (ڏٺو) وئي.

4. جنگل ۾ جانور _______ (ڏٺو) ويا.

5. تصوير _______ (ٺاهي) وئي.

Exercise 4: Translate to Sindhi[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Sindhi passive voice.

1. The teacher teaches the students.

2. The letter is written by me.

3. The food is prepared by the chef.

4. The game was played by the children.

5. The song was sung by the singer.

Exercise 5: Sentence Rearrangement[edit | edit source]

Rearrange the following words to form a passive sentence.

1. (پڻ) (سکڻ) (ڏنو) (گيو) (سکڻ) (موقعو)

2. (پڻ) (لکيو) (گيو) (خط) (توهان)

3. (آهي) (پڙهيو) (ڪتاب) (گيو) (توهان)

4. (کائڻ) (پڻ) (پڻ) (گيو) (موقعو) (پڻ)

5. (ڏٺو) (فلم) (گيو) (توهان) (پڻ)

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises provided above:

Exercise 1: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. ٻار کي پڙهائي ويو.

2. کائڻ لاءِ آيو ويو.

3. تحفو ڏنو ويو.

4. سوالن جا جواب ڏنا ويا.

5. راند کيڏڻ جي ترغيب ڏني وئي.

Exercise 2: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Yes, it is passive.

2. No, it is not passive.

3. Yes, it is passive.

4. No, it is not passive.

5. Yes, it is passive.

Exercise 3: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. تحفو ڏنو ويو.

2. کاڌو پڙهيو ويو.

3. فلم ڏٺو ويو.

4. جنگل ۾ جانور ڏٺو ويا.

5. تصوير ٺاهي وئي.

Exercise 4: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. استاد شاگردن کي پڙهائي ٿو.

2. خط مان لکيو ويندو آهي.

3. کاڌو شيف طرفان تيار ڪيو ويندو آهي.

4. راند ٻارن طرفان کيڏي وئي.

5. ترانه ڳائڻ واري طرفان ڳايو ويو.

Exercise 5: Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. سکڻ جو موقعو پڻ ڏنو ويو.

2. خط پڻ لکيو ويو.

3. ڪتاب توهان طرفان پڙهيو ويو.

4. کائڻ جو موقعو پڻ ڏنو ويو.

5. فلم توهان طرفان ڏٺي وئي.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on passive voice in Sindhi! By practicing these concepts, you are well on your way to mastering this important aspect of the language. Keep practicing, and you will notice significant improvements in your Sindhi communication skills.

Table of Contents - Sindhi Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Sindhi Script


Everyday Vocabulary


Basic Grammar Concepts


Everyday Situations


More Grammar Concepts


Culture and Traditions


Advanced Grammar Concepts

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