Name Class Now Date Active & Passive Voice Ex. ~ Jy, Rewrite the following passage in the é > passive. Someone broke into the National. Gallery fale last ight. The thieves had broken the alarm system before they climbed through a window. They stole some Priceless works of art. They used a getaway car to escape, The police have questioned some suspects, They have not caught the thieves yet Rewrite the following passage In the passive. A few days ago, somebody stole Keith Dunn's motor- bike. Keith had left his motorbike outside his house. Keith reported the theft to the police, The police told him they would try to find his motorbike. This morning, ‘the police called Keith and asked hin to go to the police station. They had found his motorbike. The thieves had painted It and then sold it to someone else. The new owner had parked the motorbike outside ‘the police station. The police arrested the thieves, Rewrite the following passage in the passive, ad Pili Yesterday afternoon, a volcanic eruption destroyed an entire village. Mount Sirius, which experts thought was. dormant, erupted at 3 pm. Tourists had seen smoke ris ‘sing from the mouth of the valeano two days before. The police moved the villagers away from the area for thelr ‘own safety. Tons of lava and rock cane out of the vol: | ‘sano and wrecked houses, roads and trees. Although tthe blast physically injured only a few people, doctors, are treating many for shock. The authorities are keep- | {ng the area surrounding Mount Sirius clear in case of further activity. G0), Rewrite the sentences In the passive, 11 I made this omelette with onions and cheese. This omelette wae made with onions arid cheasa class. 3 Mary wants someone to help her when she pall the house, 4 They will have built the new bridge by the end of year. The detective had collected all the infor before he handed in his report. Do people expect Jane to gat a promotion this ‘They washed the car with soapy water. 19 Who will make the speech tomorrow? 11 What did they decorate the streets with?Name Active & Passive Voice E Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive tense. sone day? The plant Mars 2) : ‘as ‘tho red planet. The sol there is red and its (cover) in volcanoes. (believe) that nothing i ve on | Mars, but during a recent space mission, v=» (Carty out), and now it (think) that life on Mars might : . (use) to examine the No form Of lf6 8) vscrsnnrcw-nsnnn (find) yet, 50 far, the planet 8) ....rnmmnsnanone (0Onsider) table for inhabitation. However, We 10)... .. tel) by scientists that, by 2020, humans .. (send) to Mars, and that one day, (build) so that we n (hope) that by 2150, Mars will be a wondertul place to lve, fa colony . (bulla) on Mars, would you like to live Rewrite the sentences in the passive, 11 ste ot me [was told the joke by my sister./The joke was | Goud co me by my sister "2 Has Chris sont those letters yet? | 2 Mr Jones hates people giving him orders. “4 People hope that the President will take control of the situation. (8 My mother decorated this room. 6 What stung her? 7 Has Jane read that book yet? 8 We hope they will send us an invitation too. ® They say that Richard has inherited a lot of money. 10 I can’t stand people laughing at me, 11 Who is repairing John’s car? 12. Someone should tell Mary to stop being rude to people. Class No. Date Gap cnoose me correct answer 1 10 " 2 13 “ 15 "Was Tom pleased with the newspaper article about him?” ‘No, He was angry because his name ...6... wrong.’ A spelt "No, it A was given B had been spett C is spett ‘Did you buy that picture?” to me for my birthday, B gave Cis given ‘Are you going to buy a wedding dress?" by my mother.’ A is being made B is made ‘No. My dress ‘Have you arranged the party yet?” "Yes. All the in A ate sent “Yes. It A will be "Do your cats "No. They ... A isted witations ... ¢ made B have been sent C sent "So, nave you had your book published?" jn all bookshops from June ist.” Bis eat a lot?” Cis being . once a day, that's al.” Bare fed Cited ‘Paul Is taking me to a ball this weekend.” ‘1 would love A take 110 a ball” B to take Cto be taken “Did you hear about the burglary last week?” "Yes. The thieves ... ‘A have been caught B caught are caught ‘Can you swim?" "Oh yes. | neon how to swim when | was five.” A taught B amtaught —C was taught ‘Doctors have to do alot of work.’ “Yes, DUE HOY oun Wall” A be paid Barepaid © pay "Where does that lady keep her jewellery?” sone I Safe Somewhere in her house.’ A is kept B arekept © was kept “What is happening over there?" “Oh, anew cinema... A is being built B is buil © was buitt "How is Kevin?" ‘Well, his car .. last night, so he's upset today. A isstolen B has been stolen © was stolen ... now, haven't they?” "What should you do if you are lost? “You should stay where you are and wait... A. was found B tofind © tobe found "Have you got Claire’s phone number?” "Yes. tt A is written B written ‘on this piece of paper.’ © be written eeName Class. No. Date Active & Passive Voice Ex. Put the vorbs in brackets into the correct passive tense. 1. tim going to a party tonight. 1.was Invited. (invite) by my tend 2 Tom didn't go to the meeting yesterday. It. = (eanee)) 3 Alter (rescue) rom the river, the boys went to hospital 4 They .. (take) to hospital by ambulance. 5 Ihave a beautiful jumper which .. (knit) by my grandmother. 6 The new bridge -- (build) already. 7 The tables . (Set) before the restaurant opens tonight 8 Breakiast .. (serve) every day from Zam to 10 am. 9 This secret must not 10 Ho.. very talented musician. _ (veal) to anyone. - (consider) to be a 11 Tickets. .- (Sel) until the day of the concert. 12. The instructions must .- (follow) very carefully Put the verbs in brackets into the correct active or passive tense. A. Aburglary 1) .1va9 carried outs. (Capry out) in the high street yesterday morning. Two men 2). (enter) a jewellers shop and 3) (order) the assistant to hand over jewellery and money. The thieves 4)... .. (escape) with jewellery worth £2,000, but 5) cs ... (arrest) later, as they 6) * (ty) to leave the country. B Floods 1) (cause) when a river 2) conn (ours its banks. This can happen if there 3) . (be) an unusual amount of rain, or if snow 4) + (melt) and the FIVEF 5) nn (overtiow). When a flood 6) (take place), crops 7) .. (destroy) and homes 8) (damage). © Tony O'Connell 1) large company. Last year, he 2) (promote) to the position of manager. He 3) . (Qiv@) a large office and a company (have) a secretary who (answer) his calls, and he (pay) alot more money than (feel) very happy (work) for a before. He 7) about his job now. 6.9. Trousers are worn ky both men and won: DDOgS 1) sannene (06) Very loyal animals. They cay 2) (keep) you company and 3) MOUSE A) dog. They have to 5) Jong walks and 6) You may 7) expensive pets, but they do 8) (make) great companions. (take) » (feed) rogue, o"¢ind) that dee ag Put the verbs in brackets Into the active or passive tense. Lil 1. This tree is very old. It..wae planted... (plant) inthe 49th century. 2. This piece of MUSIC nnn (notirecord) yet. Ive just composed it, FThe thieves wn sno (Steal) the jewellery from the safe yesterday, 4 We began work early, but we .. (notfinish) until late. 5 Jenny (complain) tothe manager about the feuly home st he moment 4 6 This photograph .. (take) by my grandfather when | was five, 7 Don't touch the saucepan. You might {ourn) yourself. stiles Bacci 8 We (delay) because there was a lot of traffic this morning, 9 Not much _ (know) about this complicated subject. 10 I'm going home now because all the work (do). 14. The new nightolub council last week. 12 Jessica ..... every day before work. 13. Jim's house is very modem. It... (build) only two years ago. 14 Don't stay up late tonight, or else you (be) tired tomorrow. @ (close) by the -. (run) two kilometres Make passive sentences using the prompts below. You can use any tense but you should introduce the agent wherever necessary. Trousers were first worn by woman in the '206. 1. trousershvear 6 gitvotter 2 billsipay 7 TV programme/show 3 computerluse 8 curtains/clean 4 thieves/arrest 9 cake/decorate 5 caridamage 10 tell off@ Active & Passive Voice Ex. ‘The National Gallery was broken into late last right. The alarm system had been broken by the thieves before the window had been climbed through, Some ptiosless works of art ‘were stolen. A getaway car was used by the thieves to escape. Some suspects have been questioned by the police. The thieves have not been caught yet. Keith Dunn’s motorbike was stolen a few days ‘ago. The motorbike had been left outside Keith's house. The theft was reported to the police by Keith. He was told by the police that they would try to find his motorbike. This ‘morning, Keith was called by the police and was asked to go to the police station. His motorbike had been found. It had been painted by the thieves and then it had been sold to someone else. The motorbike had been parked outside the police station by the new ‘owner. The thieves were arrested by the police. Yesterday afternoon, an entire village was destroyed by a volcanic eruption. Mount Sirius, which was thought by experts to be dormant, erupted at 3 pm, Smoke had been seen rising from the mouth of the voleano two days before. The vilagers were moved away from the area for their own safety by the police. ‘Tons of lava and rock came out of the volcano and houses, roads and trees were wrecked. though only a few people were physically injured by the blast, many are being treated by doctors for shock. The area surrounding Mount Sirus is being kept olear by the authorities in case of further activity 2. She is considered to be the best student in the class. 3. Mary wants to be helped when she paints, the house. © @ BOR CaVoaaoNn 4 12 (Ans.) ‘The new bridge will have been built by the ‘end af the year. Eve is asked questions about her job all the time, Al the information had been collected by the detective before his report was handed in, 1s Jane expected to get a promotion this year? Frank doesn't like being told what to do. The car was washed with soapy water. Who will the speech be made by tomorrow? What were tha streets decorated with? Is known 10 are/have been is covered told was believed 11. will have been ‘were carried out sent is thought 12. will be built was used 13. is hoped has been found 14 was/were built is considered Have those letters been sent by Chris yet? ‘Mr Jones hates being given orders. It is hoped that the President will take control of the situation. This room was decorated by my mother. What was she stung by? Has that book been read by Jane yet? We hope to be sent an invitation too. Richard is said to have inherited a lot of money./ It is said that Richard has inherited a lot of money. | can't stand being laughed at. Who is John’s car being repaired by? Mary should be told to stop being rude to people. he Sab tae UAT tan ae eoace monGe a(2UA eee B 7C 0B 130 was cancelled gis served being rescued ge revealed were taken 40 is considered was knitted 11 will be sold has been built 12. be followed will be set 2 entered 9 ordered 4 escaped 5 were arrested 6 tried& B 1 are caused 2 bursts 3 is 4 melts 5 overliows 6 takes place 7 are destroyed Bare damaged C1 works 2 was promoted 3 was given 4 hhas 5 answers 6 is paid 7 feels D 1 are 2 keep 3 protect 4 look after 5 be taken 6 fed 7 find 8 make 2 has not been 8 were delayed recorded 8 is known 3 stole 40 has been done 4 didnovdidn't 11. was closed finish 12 runs 5 iscomplaining 13. was built 6 was taken 14 will be 7 bun (Suggested answers) 2 My bills are paid by my parents, 3. Computers were first used in the 1940s, 4. The thieves were arrested last night. 5. The car was damaged in the accident. 8 Iwas offered a gift by my boss. 7 The TV programme was shown at ten o'clock. My favourite TV programme is shown on Saturdays. 8 My curtains are cleaned every two months. 9 The cake was decorated with candles. 40 I was told off for making 2 mistake at work. 2 isbeingorganised 8 should be by informed 8 tobe helped 2 willbe offered to 4 were sent 10 has notihasa’t 5 got broken been signed by 6 wascoveredwith 11 belng produced 7 tikes being by driven 12 is expected to win 2. They are building a new cinema in the city centre. 3. They will serve breakfast at eight in the morning, 4 The burglars had stolen all her best jewellery 5. They ate a lot of food at the party. 8 Divers have discovered an old shipwreck. 7 They are going to send her to Germany on business. 8 The band made their latest video in Prague © @©@C@ @ @ They sell designer clothes in this shop, 10 All the children had taken the exam, 11 The scientists were doing the experim 12. The mayor will open the exhibition 18. The French gave the Statue of Liberty America, i 14 More than one billion people speak Chinese. + been 4 then 2- 5 they 3 it 6 by Prepositions a 2 about 5 for 8 of 3 at 6 at 9 © 4 about 7 of 10 for Phrasal Verbs 2 off 5 out Ton 3. ater 6 through 8 out 4 in for 2 toting 8 hearing 3 living 9 feo! 4 working 10 trying 5 tohave 11 toemploy 6 moving 12 topay 7 traveling 2 Tony broke his leg sking. 3. The man carrying a black umbrela is my boss. 4 Being broke, Peter borrowed some money from his friends. 5 The clothes kept in the atic belong to my grandmother 6 He was walking down the street, whisting atune 7 Having made a guestlist, they sent out ‘their wedding invitations./after having made... 8 Those children playing hockey are in my class. 9. Emily lost her passport while shopping. 10 Having missed the bus, she decided to take a taxi