Rewrite the sentences using Passive voice.

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

1) Julia rescued three cats.

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2) The students handed in the reports.
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3) Maria crashed into the blue car.
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4) Alex learned the poem.
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5) Steven has forgotten the book.
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6) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
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7) They play handball.
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8) Sue puts the rucksack on the floor.
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9) The girls had lost the match.
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10) The teacher is not going to open the window.
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Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice.

Example:
Frank builds a house.
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Answer:
A house is built. or A house is built by Frank.
1) Mr Jones watches the film.
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2) The people speak English.
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3) He reads comics.
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4) We play volleyball.
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5) They sing the song.
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6) I take photos.
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7) She does the housework.
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8) The policemen help the children.
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9) He writes text messages.
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10) Mother waters the flowers.
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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.
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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.

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

Multiple Choice Questions !

1. "A well-known architect is designing our new office".

The passive form of the above sentence is "Our new office .....by a well-known
architect"
a. design
b. designed
c. be designing
d. is designed
e. is being designed

2. "The stewardess is now serving coffee to the passengers"

The passive form of the above sentence is .....
a. The passengers are serving coffee now.
b. The passengers are now served coffee.
c. Coffee is now served by the passengers.
d. Coffee is now being served to the passengers
e. Coffee is now served to the passengers.

3. They think he is welthy.

The passive form of the above sentence is ....
a. He is thought a wealthy man
b. They are considered a wealthy man.
c. They are thought he is a welthy man.
d. He is thought to be a wealthy man.
e. He is thought being a wealthy man.

4. Everybody believed that the Gods brought them happiness.

The passive form of the above sentence is ...
a. It is believed that the Gods brought them happiness.
b. The Gods were believed to have brought them happiness.
c. The Gods were believed to bring them happiness.
d. That the Gods brought them happiness were believed by everybody.
e. It was believed that the Gods have brought them hapiiness.

5. "Have you been informed about the exct number of victims of the airplane crash ?"
'Yes, ...... to the headquarters of Garuda'.
a. they are faxed
b. has faxed
c. the victims fax
d. it has been faxed
e. we fax it
6. "You seem to be waiting for something these days"
That's true. I am waiting ..... for an interview."
a. called
b. to call
c. be called
d. calling
e. to be called

7. Dika : Can I borrow your laptop ?

Ditya : Certainly, but what's wrong with yours ?
Dika : It .... now
a. is being repaired
b. repaired
c. is repairing
d. has repaired
e. is going to repair

8. "Why does the baby next-door keep crying ?"

"As usual, it ..... by the babysitter".
a. is neglecting
b. is neglected
c. is to be neglected
d. is to be neglected
e. is to neglect

9. We called commitee to ask whether the competition ..... to begin that afternoon.
a. was scheduled
b. to scheduled
c. was scheduled
d. to be scheduled
e. was to scheduled

10. The president director agreed that the performance of the company has not been
good these past few years. in fact, its organization ....now.
a. restructured
b. is restructuring
c. is to restructure
d. is being restructured
e. restructuring

1. Someone has been eating my spaghetti.

My spaghetti .

2. Someone robbed the old lady in a dark alley.

 The old lady in a dark alley.

3. Someone had helped the old man.

The old man .

4. Someone left the freezer open.

The freezer open.

5. Someone murdered Lumumba.

Lumumba .

6. Someone would give us some help.

We some help.

7. Everyone will receive a letter.

A letter .

8. Someone is eating my breakfast and I can't prevent it.

My breakfast and I can't prevent it.

9. They grow bananas in South America.

Bananas in South America.

10.Has someone already found the solution?

the solution already ?

Make the next sentences passive. Complete the gaps.

1. An uneasy silence succeeded the announcement of his departure.

The announcement of his departure by an uneasy silence.

2. Did that girl interest you?

you by that girl?

3. The lawyer gave them the details of his last will.

The details of his last will by the lawyer.

4. We will not admit children under fourteen.

Children under fourteen not .
5. Someone has already asked him to give up smoking.
He already to give up smoking.

6. Most birds build nests in May.

Nests by most birds in May.

7. The howling wind kept him awake.

He awake by the howling wind.

8. Nicole Kidman was to have opened the international film festival in Gent.
The international film festival in Gent by Nicole Kidman.

9. The decision of the minister will make a lot of people angry.

A lot of people angry by the decision of the minister.

10. Volunteers of the Red Cross are doing a lot of good work.
A lot of good work by volunteers of the Red Cross.

1. Someone is doing this quiz right now.

a. This quiz is done right now by someone
b. This quiz is being done by someone right now
c. This quiz is being done right now

2. She is used to cleaning the floor everyday.

a. The floor is used to clean by she everyday.
b. The floor is used to being cleaned everyday.
c. The floor is used to be clean everyday.

3. They will offer her the award soon.

a. She will be offered the award soon.
b. The award will be offered to her soon.
c. She will be offered them the award soon

4. People can use this device easily.

a. This device can to be used easily
b. This device can to be easily used.
c. This device can be used easily

5. They should reconsider the decision.

a. The decision should to be reconsidered.
b. The decision should be reconsidered.
c. The decision should be reconsider by they.
6. Someone will speak to the manager.
a. The manager will be spoken to.
b. The manager will to be spoken to.
c. The manager will be spoken.

7. They haven't brought the book back yet.

a. The book haven't been brought back yet.
b. The book haven't been brought yet back.
c. The book hasn't been brought back yet

8. They are going to buy the ship.

a. The ship is being gone to be bought.

b. The ship is going to buy.
c. The ship is going to be bought.

9. They don't use machines there.

a. Machines there are not used.
b. Machines are not used there.
c. Machines don't be used there

10. We made mistakes.

a. Mistakes are made.
b. Mistakes were made.
c. Mistakes had been made

Turn into the passive voice. Pay attention to the preposition following the verbs:

1. Grannie was ill so they send for the doctor.

2. All the members of the board objected to the chairman’s suggestion.
3. Finally the opponents have arrived at an agreement.
4. The morning newspaper will comment upon the terrorist attack.
5. The audience were carefully listening to the professor’s interesting lecture.
6. Her parents insisted on her applying for a nurse job.
7. Parents must look after their babies all the time.
8. The jury awarded the prize to the best student.
9. The strong wind blew that woman’s hat off.
10. He is shutting up his house at the seaside for the winter.

Causative verbs
Match the two columns to make up sentences:
Model: My blouse was washed yesterday.
I had my blouse washed yesterday.

1. car a). painted

2. blouse b). cleaned
3. tooth c). repaired, washed, checked
1. walls d).altered, washed, mended
2. watch e).pulled checked
3. carpet f). fixed
4. shoes g). mended
5. hair h).cut, brushed, combed
6. dress i).shortened, lengthened, washed
7. laundry j). washed
8. photos k).developed
9. suits l).made, ironed

X. Rephrase the following sentences.

1. The teacher is calling the roll.
The roll………………………
2. Susie lost her money on a side road.
Money……………………………..
3. Father gave the order to the waiter.
The waiter………………………..
4. The police have investigated the case for two months.
The case……………………………………………..
5. The secretary types the letters and sends them by morning post.
The letters………………………………………………………
6. The journalists often interview political leaders.
Political leaders………………………………..
7. They say that famous people wear very expensive clothes.
Famous people…………………………………………….
8. They are building a new town hall this year.
A new town hall……………………………
9. The dentist pulled his tooth out.
His tooth………………………
10. The old woman fed crumbs to the pigeon.
The pigeons……………………………..
11. The guide is showing exhibits to the tourists.
The tourists………………………………..
12. They will give the result to the applicants waiting outside for the building.
The applicants……………………………………………………
13. Mr. Brown always gives flowers to his wife on their wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Brown……………………………………………………..
14. The manager was promised a salary rise to his employees.
A salary rise………………………………………………
15. She handed her application form to the deputy manager.
Her application form…………………………………….
16. They read carefully the instructions before using the equipment.
The instructions…………………………………………………
Rewrite these sentences in the Passive.
1. Buses take the commuters home each evening.
2. They put the saddles on their horses and went for a ride.
3. Parents don’t make their children work very hard at home nowadays.
4. You can admire the beautiful scenery from our house.
5. He will send his car abroad.
6. Smoke filled the dinning-room.
7. The headmaster has sent the students to the library.
8. Someone has stolen my purse.
9. A van will bring the milk to your hotel.
10. The Manager wrote the reply letters.

XIII. Make this sentences negative.

1. Football is played in winter.
2. The paper is being written carefully.
3. This bicycle was made in China.
4. David and his friend have been invited to work in the company.
5. These rooms will be cleaned next week.
6. The drunken driver was stopped by the police at the traffic-lights.
7. Susan has been sent to bed by a physicist as she was ill.
8. A French chef has been hired at the restaurant.
9. Oranges are sold at the chemist’s.
10. He was given some medicine by the doctor.

1. Change this active sentence to the passive:

A client delayed Joanne when she was leaving the office.

2. Change this active sentence to the passive:

The tennis club was holding a meeting at 6.30.

3. Change this passive sentence to active:

The doorway was blocked by Sheba, the dog.

4. Change this active sentence to passive:

Joanne had to take Sheba to the vet.

5. Change this active sentence to passive:

Her condition worried the vet.

6. Change this passive sentence to active:

The dog was treated by the vet while Joanne went home.

7. Change this active sentence to passive:

The vet told Joanne to get out of the house.

8. Change this active sentence to passive:

The telephone call confused Joanne.

9. Change this active sentence to passive:

The police captured the burglar.

10. Change this active sentence to passive:

The dog had bitten off his fingers.

Put the following sentences into the passive voice or form. Once you have decided on your
answer, click on the arrow to see if you have answered correctly. Remember that the agent
should not be used unless important. For more information about how to use the passive
voice, refer to this passive voice usage chart.

1. They make shoes in that factory.

Shoes in that factory.

2. People must not leave bicycles in the driveway.

Bicycles in the driveway.

3. They built that skyscraper in 1934.

That skyscraper in 1934.

4. The students will finish the course by July.

The course by July.

5. They are repairing the streets this month.

The streets this month.

6. They make these tools of plastic.

These tools of plastic.

7. They have finished the new product design.

The new product design .

8. They were cooking dinner when I arrived.

Dinner when I arrived.

9. Smithers painted 'Red Sunset' in 1986.

 'Red Sunset' in 1986 by Smithers.

10. Did the plan interest you?

in the plan?

11. They had finished the preparations by the time the guests arrived.

The preparations by the time the guests arrived.

12. You should take care when working on electrical equipment.

Care when working on electrical equipment.

13. They are going to perform Beethoven's Fifth Symphony next weekend.

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony next weekend.

14. Someone will speak Japanese at the meeting.

Japanese at the meeting.

15. Karen is going to prepare the refreshments.

The refreshments by Karen.

Change the sentences from the active to the passive.

They grow coffee in Kenya.

1 ______________________________________________________ .
They publish The Times newspaper in London.
2 ______________________________________________________ .
They make shoes in Calatayud.
3 ______________________________________________________ .
They transport oranges from Valencia to Germany in special crates.
4 ______________________________________________________ .
They are sending the parcel by sea.
5 ______________________________________________________ .
 They are destroying the forests in Indonesia.
6 ______________________________________________________ .
The shark ate the man.
7 ______________________________________________________ .
The arsonist started the fire.
8 ______________________________________________________ .
The police took him away.
9 ______________________________________________________ .
They've treated him very well.
10 ______________________________________________________ .
They haven't cleaned the kitchen yet.
11 ______________________________________________________ .
They didn't punish him for what he did.
12 ______________________________________________________ .