Write A (Active) or P (Passive) next to 2- Match items from A and B to

each sentence: form active or passive sentences:

She has won the championship

A B
We were told the truth

Smoking 1) had been called

They used to phone me
The book 2) have been rising
She has been invited to the party
Oil prices 3) is not allowed

Dinner should have been made The firemen 4) will be released

Susan has to translate it The bill 5) have arrested him

The policemen 6) has to be paid

He will be arrested

3- Write these sentences in the 4- Rephrase these sentences using

passive voice: active or passive voice:

Nobody has answered this question You must make your bed every day.
Your bed…
You should inform him immediately
The doctor is examining him
The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids He is …

We have to invite Ann

The child was given a present
You mustn’t leave it outside the fridge
They …

Did you buy a new car?
He has already sent the invitations
Peter gave us some sandwiches
People believe the King is very rich
The King is believed …
You ought to invite them
They ought …

My mum threw away my old clothes

The tsunami has caused a lot of damage
We are going to pay him tomorrow
A lot of damage …
 ANSWER KEY:

1- 2.-
a) Active a-3
b) Passive b-4
c) Active c-2
d) Passive d-1
e) Passive e-6
f) Active f-5
g) Passive

3.-
a) This question hasn’t been answered
b) He should be informed immediately
c) The pyramids were built by the ancient Egyptians
d) Ann has to be invited
e) It mustn’t be left outside the fridge
f) Was a new car bought?
g) The invitations have already been sent
h) We were given some sandwiches (some sandwiches were given to us)
i) My old clothes were thrown away by my mum
j) He is going to be paid tomorrow

4.-
a) Your bed must be made every day
b) He is being examined by the doctor
c) They gave the child a present
d) The king is believed to be very rich
e) They ought to be invited
f) A lot of damage has been caused by the tsunami