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Rewrite the sentences below in the passive voice, using the present Rewrite the sentences below in the

in the active voice


continuous (is/are/am) + being + past participle.
1. A glass of milk is being drunk by Mary
Example:
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They are discussing the case right now.

Response: 2. The bike is being washed by my brother

The case is being discussed at this time.


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1) They are putting the books in the wrong place. 3. A picture of the elephant is being taken by Liza
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2) They are closing a lot of night clubs in this area due to the noise.
4. The story is being written by me
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3) The dentist is doing some work on my teeth.

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4) The local council are pulling down the old flats around here.
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6. The cows and the goats are being milked by the farmers
5) Somebody is using the coffee machine just now.
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6) They are building a motorway across our land. 7. The gloves aren’t being worn by the children
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7) Are the police watching that person?
8. Are the plants being watered by her
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8) Can you tell me if they're opening the pool now? ____________________________________________________

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9. The team is being congratulated by the coach
9) Nobody is dealing with this problem.
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10) They are not cutting down these trees in the end. 10. Is the food being prepared by them?
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