THE PASSIVE VOICE

1. Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The moving picture camera was invented (invent) in 1888.
2. Are the students sometimes given(give) a discount at this cinema?
3. An actor was  while the film was being shooted (shoot)
4. Has Amenábar's new film been dubbed (dub) into other languages yet?
5. James Cameron's new film won't be released (not release) before next summer
6. Don't go into the studio. It is being cleaned (clean) now.
7. This film should not be missed(shouldn't miss)
8. We arrived after the tickets have been sold (sell)
9. A new cinema is being built (build) near my flat right now.
10. Since the program began in April, hundreds of free laptops have been given (give) to
schoolchildren in poor parts of Africa.
11. Before that day, such a strange creature had never been seen (never / see) in our town.

2. Complete the sentences. Use the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. I'm going on the bus this week because my car is being repaired (repair)
2. Beethoven  composed (compose) beautiful symphonies.
3. The police havent found (not find) the missing child yet.
4. The baby should have been (should / put) to bed an hour ago.
5. _Have the invitations been sent (send) yet?
6. The museum's new painting Will be shown (show) to the public next month.
7. Did the police  catch(catch) the thief yesterday?
8. Many theories have been inventes  (invent) about the moon landing since it took place.
9. The doctor is examining (examine) Sue at the moment.
10. I can't find my bag. It might have been stolen (might / steal) at the restaurant but I'm not
certain.
11. We had discovered (discover) Jim's financial problems before he told us.
12. At this moment our dogs are being walked (walk) by our neighbour.

3. Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible. Some of them have two
objects.
1.  The entire party had been organised by My sister .
2. The job could have been finished yesterday.
3. Two pens were given to students
4. The secret Will be good to only two people.
5. Was thia articule writted by a famous journalist?
6. A job has been ofdered to Tom by a parte company.
7. Thousands of letters are sent to the celebrity every week by fans.  
8. We were being followed
9. Are the residente going to be Warned about storm?
10.  The cake shouldn't be eaten before dinner.
11. The new flat wasn't shown to us.
12. . A new laptop is being sent to ver by the boss.
13. John had not signed the paper when we arrived.
14. A Tour Of The University was Given To The Students By THe Guide
15. Should we send the invitations today?
16. Free samples wontb be given to THe customers 
17. He has being watched by the policeman
4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Use the causative.
1. Dave has his bike repaired (repair). Now he can ride to school.
 2. Tell me about your wedding plans! Where are you going to have your dress get maded
(make)?
3. My parents are having the flat getting the flat painted (paint) tomorrow.
4. Did you get the oil and water checked (check) at the garage last week?
5. I can't talk now. I m having my hair cut (cut)
6. The school is going to have a gym builded (build) next summer.
7. The town hall has parks cleaned  (clean) every week.
8. The dress Olivia wore yesterday was beautiful. She had it got designed(design) by a
famous designer.

5. Write a sentence to logically follow each first sentence. Use the words in brackets. Use the
verb in the causative form.
1. My throat hurts me. (check / later today) Im getting It Checked LaterToday
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2. I’m sorry, but you can’t use the pool until  10 o’clock. (clean / at the moment) Im getting
It cleaned At THe Moment

3. His bicycle is broken. (not repair / yet)

THe bicycle is not been repaired.
4. The school gym looked awful last year. (they / finally paint)
THey are going to final THe Paint.
5. My pilates teacher wrote an excellent book about exercise. (should try / publish)
He should try to have a promo and get It published
6. We can’t bring the exercise bike home in the car. It’s too big. (deliver)
We are going to delivery THe bike

6. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning.
1. Are zumba classes offered at wekends? (they)
Do THey offer zumba classes at THe weekend.
2. Last year, hey weren't accepting new patients at that clinic (accepted)
Last year,new patients were not being acepted
3. This medicine shoud have been taken before meals (you)
You should take THe medicine after THe meal 
4. I haven't been given an answer to my question by the teacher yet (meI)
THe teacher hasnt given me an amswer.
5. Have you sold many copies of this book? (been)
Have many copies beem sold?
6. My glasses are being repaired now (the optician)
THe optical is repairing my glasses now
7. You still haven't given me an answer to my question (hasn't)
An answer to my question hasnt still been given to me.

7. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning.
1. I don't listen to rap music at all (never) I have never listen to rap.
2. What is your opinion about this school? (think) What do you think about thia school ?
3. What are your plans tonight? ) What are you going to Do Tonight?
4. I saved a lot of money. Then I bought a new mobile. (aft bought a new mobil after I Had
Saved A Lot Of Money.
5. Sam fell during the football match. (while)
6. The last time I saw Nathan was in 2012. (since)
7. I will finish the project before August. (by)
8. I'm sure they were in a hurry. (must)
9. It was a bad idea for us to bring a dog here. (shouldn't)
10. It's possible that Brian is upset. (might)
11. I would like to buy these shoes, but they haven't got them in my size. (if)
12. Studying will help you get good marks. (if)
13. She never makes an effort, so she doesn't succeed. (unless)
14. I didn't come to the party because you didn't invite me. (if)
15. I think that you should get some rest. (if)