Rephrasing Passive

1. The police discovered that the thieves had stolen over 1million pounds from
the bank.
It …………………………………………………….. that over a million pounds…
2. John doesn’t like other people telling him what to do
John doesn’t like…
3. Someone should have dealt with the problem a long time ago
This problem…
4. I think he could have written the letter more politely
I think the letter…
5. Someone has sent me these brochures
I…
6. Helen expects other people to praise her all the time
Helen expects…
7. They had closed the road and the emergency services were treating the injured
The road …………………………………………… and the injured…
8. Workers collect our rubbish twice a week
We…
9. We will have to arrange for someone to replace that broken window
We will have to …
10. A national newspaper published her letter
She …
11. My friend was doing my hair when you called
I…
12. Someone should have checked their alarm system
They …
13. Some people say that this is a dangerous area
It …
This area…
14. Everybody knows the company is making a big profit
The company …
15. It is believed that he has been ill for sometime.
He…
16. The police think the suspect escaped in a stolen car.
The suspect…
17. They say he committed several crimes.
He …