The Passive Voice TRANSFORMATIONS

4th
Complete the second sentence to form a sentence that has a similar meaning to the
first sentence.
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People say hes one of the best surgeons in this country.

Hes said
I want someone to post this letter immediately.
I want this letter
Newspapers reported two of American marines had been killed.
Two American mariners were reported
I dont like people laughing at him.
I dont like him being
Someone had to take care of the garden.
The garden had
The removal men are carrying the boxes into the van.
The boxes are
What time are they going to bring in their luggage?
What time is their luggage
Will they serve us well?
Will we
How long have you shared the secret between you?
How long has
The BBC site has confirmed the disappearance of two of their reporters in
Africa.
The disappearance
People know he painted real masterpieces.
He
The authorities should deal with the problem as soon as possible.
The problem
People shouldnt speak about such things in public.
Such things
What can we do about this?
What can be

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Hes said to be one of the best surgeons in this country.

2.

I want this letter (to be) immediately posted.

I want this letter (to be) posted immediately.

3.

Two American mariners were reported to have been killed.

4.

I dont like him being laughed at.

5.

The garden had to be taken care of.

6.

The boxes are being carried into the van.

7.

What time is their luggage going to be brought in?

8.

Will we be well served?

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How long has the secret been shared between you?

10.

The disappearance of two of BBC reporters has been confirmed.

11.

Hes known to have painted real masterpieces.

12.

The problem should be dealt with as soon as possible.

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Such things shouldnt be spoken about in public.

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What can be done about this?