vc GRAMMAR: Passives

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UNIT 3: It was Painted by Bansky! GROUP: UPC06

STUDENT´S NAME: JOSÉ NOVOA SIERRA-ANDREA SEPÚLVEDA LANZZIANO DATE:22/09/20 GROUP: 06

1.- Rewrite the sentences in Passive voice.

1. The electricians test the fire alarm.

The fire alarm was tested by the electricians.
2. The teacher closes the window.
The windows was closed by the teacher
3. John cleaned the bathroom.
The bathroom was cleaned by John.
4. They understand Spanish.
Spanish was understood.
5. The mechanic repairs cars.
Cars were repaired by the mechanic.

2.- Rewrite the sentences in Active voice.

1. Coffee is sold by Marie.

Marie sold the coffee.
2. The club was founded by Ron and Peggy.
Ron and Peggy found the club.
3. This book was written by an Irishman.
An Irishman write this book.
4. The exercise is completed by the teacher.
The teacher complete the exercise.
5. The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone.

3.- Are the sentences written in Active or Passive voice?

1. These cars are produced in Italy.
Active voice
Passive voice
2. They are listening to their music.
Active voice
Passive voice
3. Bingo is played in Britain.
Active voice
Passive voice
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UNIVERSIDAD POPULAR DEL VOCABULARY: Talking
CESAR about art.

UNIT 3: It was Painted by Bansky! GROUP: UPC06

4. He lost his keys

yesterday. Active
voice
Passive voice
5. Steven likes to play baseball.
Active voice
Passive voice

4.- Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. Kerrie has paid the bill. R: The bill was paid by Kerrie.
2. I have eaten a hamburger. R: The hamburger was eaten by me.
3. I have opened the present. R: The present was opened by me.
4. They have not read the book. R: The book was not read by they.