TEST PAPER- Passive Voice

No. 1

1. Turn the following sentences into the Passive Voice in two ways (personal and impersonal
constructions). 3p
1. People say that money brings happiness.
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2. People believe that dogs are clever animals.
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3. People say that the earth goes round the sun.
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4. They believe that he is living in Paris.
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2. Finish the following sentences as in the example: 3p

e. g. It is said that he is a nice person. He is said to be a nice person.
1. It is believed that a happy family is what everybody wants.
A happy family….......................................................................................................
2. It is reported that the notorious criminal was arrested by the local police.
The notorious criminal….......................................................................................................
3. It is expected that this law will change sooner or later.
This law….......................................................................................................
4. It is known that her father is a successful lawyer.
Her father ….......................................................................................................
5. It is alleged that she broke the law twice in three days.
She…........................................................................................................................

3. Complete the following sentences with a correct passive form: 3p

1. They built this castle in 1756. » This castle…………………………………………. In 1756.
2. The mechanic has repaired my car. » My car………………………………………..……… .
3. They will obey him, don’t worry! » He ……………………………………….…, don’t worry.
4. They are painting the kitchen. » The kitchen …………………………………………….…..
5. They had prepared everything for the party. » Everything ………………….…..for the
party.
 TEST PAPER- Passive Voice
No2.

1. Turn the following sentences into the Passive Voice in two ways (personal and impersonal
constructions). 3p
1. Everybody knew that Sally was telling him lies.
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2. The police believe that the thieves are hiding somewhere in the town.
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3. They expect that the Prime Minister will come tomorrow.
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4. They report that the Tower caught fire.
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2. Finish the following sentences as in the example: 3p

e. g. It is said that he is a nice person. He is said to be a nice person.
1. It is believed that money brings happiness.
Money ..........................................................................................................
2. It is expected that they will be fired from their jobs.
They ..........................................................................................................
3. It is reported that the body was identified by some relatives.
The body..........................................................................................................
4. It is said that Susan divorced her husband.
Susan ..........................................................................................................
5. It is known that the Government is in negotiations with the Turks.
The Government..........................................................................................................

3. Complete the following sentences with a correct passive form:3p

1. Hemingway wrote this novel in 1932. » This novel ……………….. by Hemingway in 1932.
2. They make such shirts in China. » Such shirts ………………………………….….. in China.
3. People must not take their cameras inside the factory. » Cameras ……….…………….. inside
the factory.
4. The gardener has watered the flowers. » The flowers …………….. ………………………….
5. I finished my work at 2 pm. » My work…………………………………………….. at 2 pm.