ACTIVE /PASSIVE

REPHRASING
2. Rewrite the sentences into the active
voice:
1. Rewrite the sentences into the passive
voice:
1. Pam has given Terry a new iPad.
Terry
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2. The plumber repaired our heating
yesterday.
We had
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3. The children are going to draw some
animals.
Some animals
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4. People believed that the Prime Minister
lied about the crisis.
It
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5. Paul rejected Mandys wedding
invitation.
Mandys
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6. The optician will test my grandfathers
eyes next month.
My grandfather
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7. Does the museum open on Sunday
afternoon?
Is
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_
8. Every candidate has to attend an
interview.
An interview
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9. Consumers say that the cost of living
has shot up lately.
The cost of living
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10. How much does your family spend on
Christmas presents?

1. The world population is thought to

rise steadily in the next ten years.
Researchers
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2. Sue is getting her hair dyed
tomorrow.
The hairdresser
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3. We were made to take our shoes off
at the door.
The host
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4. A new legal system is being
implemented by the Department of
Justice.
The Department of Justice
__________________
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5. The UN yearly report hasnt been
presented yet.
The UN
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6. The parcel was delivered by Mr
Postman last Tuesday.
Mr Postman
_______________________________
7. No complaints have been made by
our customers.
Our customers
_____________________________
8. Are the computers fixed by the
technician every month?
Does
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9. The mystery of the kidnapped child
cant be solved.
The police
_________________________________
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10. Were having our living room
wallpapered next week.
The painter
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KEY
1)
1. Terry has been given a new iPad by Pam.
2. We had our heating repaired yesterday.
3. Some animals are going to be drawn by
the children.
4. People believed that the Prime Minister
lied about the crisis.
5. Mandys wedding invitation was rejected
by Paul.
6. My grandfather will have his eyes tested
next month.
7. Is the museum opened on Sunday
afternoon?

2)
1. Researchers that the world
population will rise steadily in the next
ten years.
2. The hairdresser is dying Sues hair
tomorrow.
3. The host made us take our shoes off
at the door.
4. The Department of Justice is
implementing a new legal system.
5. The UN hasnt presented the yearly
report yet.

8. An interview has to be attended by every

candidate.

6. Mr Postman delivered the parcel last

Tuesday.
7. Our customers havent made any/
have made no complaints.

9. The cost of living is said to have shot up

lately.

8. Does the technician fix the

computers every month?

10. How much is spent spend on Christmas

presents by your family?

9. The police cant solve the mystery of

the kidnapped child.

11. The history essays havent been handed

in by some students yet.

10. The painter is wallpapering our

living room next week.

12. A cheap menu is served by this

restaurant on weekdays.

11. People dont believe that the new

tax will improve the economic situation.

13. We werent allowed to leave before 2:30

p.m.

12. Sarahs boss has promoted her

because of her hard work.

14. The cow is being milked by the farmer.

13. The manager will give the sack to

lots of employees as a result of the
companys bankruptcy.

15. Sue was made to clear the table by dad.

14. Rhiana launched a new record two