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PASSIVE VOICE.- PRACTICE

1.- Change these sentences to the passive.
9A J.K. Rowling has written another Harry Potter book
.
9 They will translate her new book into many languages

9 Last month, someone stole a large number of copies from the warehouse
......
9 She has signed thousands of books for children from all over the world
.
9 They have already made several successful films based on her novels
...

2) Turn from Active into Passive. '

1. Someone is helping her with the housework.,,
She is being helped with the housework.
2. A pickpocket robbed me.
3. You must extinguish your cigarettes .
4. The company sent Mrs Green a parcel.
5. Someone will pay you within the next few days. .
6. You can improve your health with more exercise. ..
7. A dog is chasing the child.

3) Turn from Active into Passive. Use the indirect object as Subject
1. Laura sent me a Christmas card. A: I was sent a Christmas card
2. The manager offered the staff a rise.
3. Melanie tells students beautiful stories
4. The company has promised us a promotion .
5. The tourist guide will show us the city . .
6. The interviewer can make you embarrassing questions.

4.- PASSIVE VOICE: Change these sentences into the passive voice.
- She told us a very exciting story (2 sentences)
a) .
b)
- Linda will take the bus to work. ..
- She hasnt phoned me.
- They have promised us a rise ( 2 sentences)
a).
b)
5.- PASSIVE VOICE WITH MODAL VERBS: Change these sentences into
the passive voice.
- They can understand the text.- ..
- The experts must find a solution to the problem
- We should do something about this .
- Marks parents may punish him if they find out