PASSIVE VOICE

1. TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE SENTENCES INTO PASSIVE.

1-They have placed an important role in World history

2-Britain exported democracy and the English language to numerous countries

3-They are committing many cruelties in the name of justice

4-They have borrowed some books on the Second World War

5-Wars always spread death and misery

6-They will show a new documentary on TV tonight

7-Carol offered me a lift home (two ways)

8-Her parents have promised her a new car if she passes all her exams (two ways)

9-They will send him the fine by post (two ways)

10-We had shown them the way home, but they got lost (two ways)

11-They are paying him 100 pounds for the information (two ways)

12-You shouldn’t have lent him your new motorbike. He is a dangerous driver (two ways)

13-Are they selling tickets for the concert?

15-Does this school permit smoking?

16-Have you used this camera before?

17-Did the policeman take the suitcase off the plane?

18-Will your parents send you to a new school next year?

2. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE SENTENCES INTO THE IMPERSONAL PASSIVE IN TWO WAYS
1.  People believe that English is the most widely spoken language
·     It is believed that English is the most widely spoken language.
·     English is believed to be the most widely spoken language.

2.   Police have reported  that it was Peter who caused the accident.

·      It has been reported that it was Peter who caused the accident.
·      Peter has been reported to have caused the accident.

3.   A journalist reports that they are leaving Las Vegas  tomorrow night.

·      It _________________________________
·      They _________________________

4.   The lecturer thought that Columbus never realized that he had discovered America.

·      It ________________________________
·      Columbus _________________________

5.   Their parents thought that the teenagers were dancing at the disco.

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6.   Everybody thinks that she sings beautifully
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7.  People say that the Internet is the most important invention of recent years
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8.   My friends think that my parents are the best parents in the world.
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3. REWRITING: IMPERSONAL PASSIVE

1-It is believed that this painting is a masterpiece
This painting..
2-It is expected that the government will reduce taxes next year
The government..
3-It is estimated that car accidents caused more deaths than tobacco during the last year
Car accidents…
4-It was thought that many illnesses were transmitted by the air
Many illnesses…
5-It is known that many people were able to leave the building before the explosion
Many people…

4. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE SENTENCES INTO THE CAUSATIVE HAVE/GET

1. The mechanic changed the oil in my car.
I_______________________________________________________________________
2. The hairdresser cuts my hair in a completely different style.
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3. A decorator has repainted our house.
We_______________________________________________________________________
4. A friend of mine is going to repair my DVD player next week.
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5. The boss is meeting her staff this afternoon
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6. I am going to get someone to make some new curtains
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7 My jacket is being cleaned at a specialist cleaner´s.
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