Passive voice

Teacher: Ana Paula Pereira

Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice. Make an indirect passive

whenever possible.

1. Someone will give you new instructions before you leave.

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2. We should visit the museum of Modern Art.

3. The government have to privatise the water company soon.

4. Jonathan told him the latest news this morning.

5. That company opens a new branch every year.

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6. The police have followed the suspects for five years.

7. The director has to sign these authorizations.

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8. Was security guarding the office?

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ANSWER KEY
1- We are having our house painted at the moment.

2- I lost my key. I’ll have to have another key made right away.

3- When was the last time you had your car serviced?

4- You look different. Have you had your hair cut recently?

5- Do you have a newspaper delivered to your house or do you buy it at the shop?

6- A: What are those workmen doing in your garden?

B: Oh, I am having a swimming pool built at the moment.

7- This coat is dirty. I must have it cleaned.

8- George had his nose broken in a fight yesterday.

9- If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you have your ears pierced?

10- We don’t have the staircase cleaned every day.