'Key' Word Transformation

Passive/Active:
For Questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between
two and five words.

1. The examiner tells candidates the regulations at the beginning of the exam.
TOLD
At the beginning of the exam candidates were told about the regulations.

2. They won’t let you speak during the exam.

ALLOWED
You won’t be allowed to speak during the exam.

3. Make sure that someone checks the car before you buy it.
HAVE
Make sure that you have the car checked before you buy it.

4. If someone cut the tree down for you, the view would be better.
HAD
If you had that tree cut down, the view would be better.

5. Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas?

WAS
Do you know if that letter was sent to Mr Thomas?

6. People believe that the festival originated in the 18th century.

HAVE
The festival is believed to have originated in the 18th century.

7. They will have given him the news by now.

TOLD
He will have been told the news by now.

8. Experts estimate that most people now have access to the Internet.
IS
It is estimated, that most people now have access to the Internet.

9. The garage on the corner usually repairs my car.

HAVE
I have my car normally repaired by the garage on the corner.

10. Steve definitely didn't write that essay.

WRITTEN
That essay definitely wasn’t written by Steve.

11. You’re looking smart. Has someone cut your hair?

YOU
You’re looking smart. Have you had your hair cut?

12. People expect that she will be chosen as carnival queen.

BE
She is believed to be chosen as carnival queen.