PASSIVE SENTENCES EOI INT 2
1. He has written a letter.
A letter has been written.
2. They knew it.
It was known.
3. She was reading a book.
A book was being read.
4. They had sent a message.
A message had been sent.
5. He has given me his book.
I have been given his book.
His book has been given to me.
6. He teaches us English.
We are taught English.
English is taught to us.
7. They did not sing a song.
A song was not sung.
8. I kept him waiting.
He was kept waiting.
9. What do you want?
What is it wanted?
10. Open the door.
The door must be opened.
11. They elected him minister.
He was elected minister.
12. Who teaches you English?
Who are you taught English by?
13. Smith buys two books every
month.
Two books are bought every month by
Smith.
14. She will not beat the dog.
The dog won’t be beaten.
15. He will invite her to the party.
She will be invited to the party.
16. This pot contains ink.
Ink is contained in this pot.
17. She has read the book.
The book has been read.
18. They are making the arrangements.
The arrangements are being made.
19. He will have finished the work.
The work will have been finished.
20. All love him.
He is loved by all.
21. Someone cheated John.
John was cheated.
22. He is telling a story.
A story is being told.
23. They have broken the chair.
The chair has been broken.
24. The servant will polish the shoes.
The shoes will be polished.
25. Do you know her brother?
Is her brother known by you?
26. Your performance surprised her.
She was surprised by your performance.
27. I can win this race.
This race can be won.
28. Please tell him about it.
He must / have to / should be told about it.
29. She was reading a novel.
A novel was being read.
30. He plays football well.
Football is played well.
31. They have gathered all the things.
All the things have been gathered.
32. Have they seen the Taj Majal?
Has the Taj Majal been seen by them?
33. Where did you keep that thing?
Where was that thing kept?
34. His behaviour vexes me.
I’m vexed by his behaviour.