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PASSIVE STATEMENTS

Rewrite the sentences in Passive voice. Remember the punctuation.

Example: Peter writes a letter.


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Answer: Peter writes a letter.
A letter is written by Peter.

1. They built a house.


2. Our uncle takes Susan to hospital.
3. We have cleaned the car.
4. They speak English.
5. The policemen help the children.
6. A robber broke the window of the shop.
7. My mother sends me to the butcher.
8. Peter will look after my little brother.

ANSWERS
1. A house was built by them.
2. Susan is taken to hospital by our uncle.
3. The car has been cleaned by us.
4. English is spoken by them.
5. The children are helped by the policemen.
6. The window of the shop was broken by a robber.
7. I am sent to the butcher by my mother.
8. My little brother will be looked after by Peter.

Rewrite the sentences in Passive voice. Remember the punctuation.


Example: Peter writes a letter.
_________________
Answer: Peter writes a letter.
A letter is written by Peter.

1. Mr Jones watches the film.


2. Somebody built the house last year.
3. They speak English in the shop.
4. The waiter brought me a big steak.
5. She gave me the box.
6. Max will look after him.
7. We saw her in Dresden last week.
8. No one has ever beaten me at chess.

ANSWERS
1. The film is watched by Mr Jones.
2. The house was built by somebody last year.
3. English is spoken by them in the shop.
4. I was brought a big steak by the waiter.
5. I was given the box by her.
6. He will be looked after by Max.
7. She was seen in Dresden last week.
8. I have never been beaten at chess.

ACTIVE OR PASSIVE?
Decide whether the sentences are written in Active or Passive

1. They listen to music.


2. She is reading an e-mail.
3. These cars are produced in Japan.
4. Alan teaches Geography.
5. German is spoken in Austria.
6. Lots of houses were destroyed by the earthquake.
7. Henry Ford invented the assembly line.
8. The bus driver was hurt.
9. You should open your workbooks.
10. Houses have been built.
11. Boys like to play soccer.
12. This room has been painted blue.
13. Cricket is played in Australia.
14. I am given a book.
15. We have lost our keys.
16. You might see dolphins here.
17. The report must be completed by next Friday.
18. They were singing a song.
19. A letter was written to her.
20. The bike is being repaired.

PASSIVE - STATEMENTS (MORE OBJECTS 2)

Fill in the correct form of the passive into the gap. Mind the tense written in brackets.
Example: Peter __________ a letter. (to write - Simple Present)
Answer: A letter is written by Peter.

1. The words ____________ by the teacher today. (to explain - Simple Present)
2. We ____________ a letter the day before yesterday. (to send - Simple Past)
3. This car ____________ . It's too old. (not/to steal - will-future)
4. This street ____________ because of snow. (already/to close - Present Perfect)
5. A new restaurant ____________ next week. (to open - will-future)
6. He ____________ to the party yesterday. (to invite - Simple Past)
7. The blue box ____________ by anyone. (can/not/to open - Simple Present)
8. I ____________ the book by my friend today. (to give - Simple Present)

ANSWERS
1. The words are explained by the teacher today.
2. We were sent a letter the day before yesterday.
3. This car won't be stolen. It's too old.
4. This street has already been closed because of snow.
5. A new restaurant will be opened next week.
6. He was invited to the party yesterday.
7. The blue box can't be opened by anyone.
8. I am given the book by my friend today.

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