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EXERCISE 1:

1. The dentist pulled out my tooth.


=> My tooth was pulled out by the dentist
2. Who delivered that parcel?
Someone delivered that parcel
That parcel was delivered by someone
=> By whom was that parcel delivered?
=> Who was that parcel delivered by?
3. The police are questioning him now
=> He is being questioned by the police now
4. The waitress serves breakfast at 7 o’clock
=> Breakfast is served by the waitress at 7 o’clock
5. Who did they give the prize to?
=> Who was the prize given to?
6. The news seemed to have shocked him
=> He seemed to have been shocked by the news
7. You should take these tablets before meals
=> These tablets should be taken before meals
8. The teacher has sent him out of the classroom
=> He has been sent out of the classroom by the teacher
9. You must wash colored clothes separately
=> Colored clothes must be washed separately
10. The mayor will open the new sports center next month
=> The new sports center will be opened by the mayor next month
11. Many parents influence their children strongly
=> Many parents’ children are influenced strongly
12. They were pulling down the building when I walked by
=> The building was being pulled down when I walked by
13. Somebody has stolen Jack's car recently
=> Jack’s car has been stolen recently
14. He expects people to show him more respect
=> People are expected to show him more respect
15. Has anyone collected the rubbish yet?
=> Has the rubbish been collected yet?
16. Nobody has seen the Queen since July
=> The Queen hasn’t been seen since July
EXERCISE 2:
1. They kill elephants for ivory.
2. People cut down a lot of trees every year.
3. The government will introduce new measures against crime.
4. She offered me a cup of tea.
5. I didn’t go to the party because they had not invited me.
6. Someone has stolen Michael’s bike.
7. Someone should help the old woman across the street.
8. They are building the bridge at the moment.
9. Someone has broken into Anne’s house.
10. When would you like me to deliver the new bed?
11. Scientists might discover a new cure for cancer.
12. I didn’t leave the restaurant until I had paid the bill.
13. Bad weather may delay your flight.
14. The police might have arrested the burglar.
15. Workers were setting up a road block when I passed through.
16. The president will give a speech next Monday.
17. You must repair this car.
18. They do not allow taking pictures here.

EXERCISE 3:
1. Last year, over $40 million __________ on computers. (SPEND)
2. I hurt my back while I ___________ in the garden. (WORK)
3. When __________ you had this great talent for numbers? (YOU REALISE)
4. The car ________ by the police this morning. (STOP)
5. Breakfast _________ at this hotel from 7 to 9 a.m. (SERVE)
6. A few hours after the robbery, the thief __________ by the police (CAPTURE)
7. I __________ to the party because I ________ on an important project (NOT GO,
WORK)
8. In the past, many types of medicine ________ by accident. (DISCOVER)
9. Who __________ to when I saw you this morning? I've never seen her before.
(YOU TALK)
10. They didn't hear the news because they _________ on a desert island at the time
(STAY)
11. I __________ you had the same birthday as me. (NOT KNOW)
12. This type of food can __________ as a starter or as a main dish (EAT)
13. The new stadium _______ next Tuesday (OPEN)

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