1.    Ms Sullivan teaches us grammar.
2.    The teacher praised him.
3.    The firemen took the injured to the hospital.
4.    An earthquake destroyed the town.
5.    The boy’s work pleased the teacher.
6.    The fire damaged the building.
7.    Who taught you French?
8.    The manager will give you a ticket.
9.    Spectators thronged the streets.
10.    Everyone will blame us.
11.    The wind blew down the trees.
12.    The police caught the thieves.
13.    Alice posted the letter.
14.    The hostess received us.
15.    They/somebody killed the snake with a stick.
16.    The people welcomed the minister.
17.    They found him guilty of murder.
18.    John Mathews built this house in 1991.

ANSWERS

 

1.    We are taught grammar by Ms Sullivan.
2.    He was praised by the teacher.
3.    The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen.
4.    The town was destroyed by an earthquake.
5.    The teacher was pleased with the boy’s work.
6.    The building was damaged by the fire.
7.    By whom were you taught French?
8.    You will be given a ticket by the manager.
9.    The streets were thronged with spectators.
10.    We will be blamed by everyone.
11.    The trees were blown down by the wind.
12.    The thieves were caught by the police.
13.    The letter was posted by Alice.
14.    We were received by the hostess.
15.    The snake was killed with a stick.
16.    The minister was welcomed by the people.
17.    He was found guilty of murder.
18.    This house was built by John Mathews in 1991.

REVIEW PASSIVE

 

ACTIVE/PASSIVE

1.      The new Franchise will be opened by Stradivarius in Seville.

2.      The match had been lost again.

3.      All the animals in the reservation were rescued by our team.

4.      My mum asked me to do the task.

5.      I´m going to give my sister all my books.

6.      Suz is teaching Martha the new lesson.

7.      Vick is writing you a beautiful poem.

8.      For the exam you need to study all the units.

 

KEY

1.      Stradivarius will open the new franchise in Seville

2.      They had lost the match again

3.      Our team rescued all the animals in the reservation

4.      I was asked to do the task by mum / The task was asked to me by mum

5.      My sister is going to be given all my books / All my books are going to be given to my sister

6.      Martha is being taught the new lesson by Suz / The new lesson is being taught to Martha by Suz

7.      I am being written a beautiful poem by Vick / A beautiful poem is being written to me by Vick

8.      For the exam, all the units need to be studied

 

PERSONAL/IMPERSONAL PASSIVE

1.      Users thought that the invention was unneccesary.

2.      People have said that the products are out of date.

3.      The children believe that Marc has done the best job.

4.      Some guys will think that John’s car is extravagant

5.      Journalists reported that she was behaving very well.

6.      A lot of people think that he plays the piano beautifully.

7.      Carol knew that Mike was stealing goods from the market.

8.      My sister says that the party will be here.

9.      Several businessmen hope that the Government supports the new decisions.

10. Doctors affirm that smoking cause several damages.

11. Many people think that women are not as strong as men

KEY

1.      It was thought that the invention was unnecessary / The invention was thought to be unnecessary

2.      It has been said that the products are out of date / The products have been said to be out of date

3.      It is believed that Mark has done the best job /Mark is believed to have done the best job

4.      It will be thought that John’s car is extravagant / John’s car will be thought to be extravagant

5.      It was reported that she was behaving very well / She was reported to be behaving very well

6.      It is thought that he plays the piano beautifully / He is thought to play the piano beautifully

7.      It was known that Mark was stealing goods from the market / Mark was known to be stealing goods from the market

8.      It is said that the party will be here / The party is said to be here

9.      It is hoped that the government supports the new decisions / The government is hoped to support the new decisions

10. It is affirmed that smoking causes several damages / Smoking is affirmed to cause several damages

11.  It is thought that women are not as strong as men / Women are thought not to be as strong as men

 

 

CAUSATIVE

1.      My car doesn’t run. I will go to the mechanic tomorrow to repair it.

2.      My wisdom teeth have been killing me. I have to go to the dentist to take it out.

3.      I don’t see clearly at night. I’m going to the ophthalmologist to check my eyesight.

4.      A garnener cleaned my front yard cause it looked like a jungle!

5.      My shirt is wrinkled. I´m going to ask my mum to iron it soon.

6.      My jacket is being cleaned at a specialist cleaner´s.

7.      A friend of mine, who´s an electrician, is going to repair your DVD player next week.

8.      Your hair is too long, cut it immediately!

 

KEY

1.      I will have my car repaired

2.      I have to get my wisdom teeth taken out

3.      I’m going to have my eyesight checked

4.      I had my front yard cleaned

5.      I’m going to get my shirt ironed soon

6.      I´m having my jacket cleaned

7.      You are going to get your DVD player repaired next week

8.      Get your hair cut!

 

 

 

 

1. They arrested her last week.
.

2. John wrote a letter.
.

3. They invited ten friends to the party.
.

4. They have just built a new house.
.

5. The police caught the thieves yesterday.
.

6. The maid will clean all the house for tomorrow.
.

7. My brother hit me.
.

8. They removed two cars from the street.
.

9. They have just cleaned the room.
.

10. We will build a new house.
.

……………………………………………………………………………………..

1) She bought four apples. .

2) We won the match. .

3) The man stole the blue car. .

4) The police arrested the thieves. .

5) Jack swam the 200 metres. .

6) The dog bit the old lady. .

7) Tom and Max ate five hamburgers. .

8) Oliver taught the children. .

9) Victoria rode the brown horse. .

10) Grandmother told good stories. .

………………………………………………………………………..

1) Mr Jones watches the film. .

2) The people speak English. .

3) He reads comics. .

4) We play volleyball. .

5) They sing the song. .

6) I take photos. .

7) She does the housework. .

8) The policemen help the children. .

9) He writes text messages. .

10) Mother waters the flowers. .

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Put in the correct form of the verb in Passive into the gaps. Use the verb and the tense given in brackets. Example: A letter __________ by Peter. (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 . (can/not/to see - Simple Present) 8) I the book by my friend last Sunday. (to give - Simple Past) 9) The dishes by my little brother. (not/to wash - Present Perfect) 10) I by Robert. (not/to ask - will-future)

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Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice. Sometimes there are two possible answers (two objects in the active sentence). Do not use contracted/short forms. Example: Tim gave Lisa some flowers. _______________________ Answer: Some flowers were given to Lisa by Tim. or Lisa was given some flowers by Tim.

1) They don't speak English in this shop. . 2) Kevin asked Dennis a question. . 3) Somebody built the house last year. . 4) She gives him a box. . 5) Max will look after him. . 6) The waiter brought Fred a big steak. . 7) Somebody broke into our bungalow last Friday. . 8) The teacher told us a joke. . 9) They will meet Doris at the station. . 10) Michael has not sent me a text message. .

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Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. Has she phoned him?

10. Have they noticed us?

………………………………………………………..

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. Will the company employ a new worker?

10. Will the plumber repair the shower?

………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. Will the teacher test our English?

10. Could Jenny lock the door?

…………………………………………………

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. John collects money.
2. Anna opened the window.
3. We have done our homework.
4. I will ask a question
5. He can cut out the picture.
6. The sheep ate a lot.
7. We do not clean our rooms
8. William will not repair the car.
9. Did Sue draw this circle?
10. Could you feed the dog?

…………………………………………………………………

Rachel will give you some advice.
I sent him a letter.
The police officer showed us the way.
Our neighbour gave me a lift.
We have asked him a favour.
She told me a lie.
They have written her a postcard.
Kerrie will make you a cup of tea.
The waiter has not brought us the coffee.
They did not offer her a seat.

……………………………………………………………………

People know that she is a good swimmer.
They say that Francis is in hospital.
They think that the children are in bed.
People believe that the robber has worked in the bank.
People believe that nuclear power stations are dangerous.
His collegues thought that he was on holiday.
People know that cars pollute the environment.
They suppose that the new product will come out soon.
They found that the mission was impossible.
They believe that she will win a gold medal.

……………………………………………………………

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

Farmer Joe is milking the cows

Is she preparing the party?

Are they talking about the meeting?

Is she watering the flowers?

We were talking about Francis

He was playing the guitar

Was she reading these lines?

 Were they carrying bags?

I had worn blue shoes

Had she solved the problem? 

  Had he recorded that song?

Would they decorate the room?

Would the DJ play this song?

would Simon open the window?

 

1.     We are not playing football.

2.    He is not wearing a tie.

 

 

1-Present Simple               causative form

He paints his shoes...........

2-Present Continuous

He is mending his car.............

3-Past Simple

She watered her garden............

4-Past Continuous

She was perming her hair...........

5-Future Simple

I will repair the roof.........

6-Present Perfect

The manager has cleaned the windows..........

7-Present Perfect Continuous

She has been taking photos……………..

8-Past Perfect

You had ironed  your T-shirt.....

9-Past Perfect Continous

He had been decorating your house...........

10-Modal/Infinitive

He may send the parcel..........

11-Future Continuous

I will be cutting my hair