THE PASSIVE VOICE (Cont.

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I. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verb in bracket, active or passive.
Cigarette smoking …………….…..(1.
is/ has been believed believe) by most research workers in this field to be an
important factor in the development of cancer of the lungs and cancer of the throat. And people think that
d
smoking………….………(2.
is related relate) to cancer of the blander
-- and the oral cavity. Male cigarette smokers
have had/ have
………………(3. have) a higher death rate of heart disease than non-smoking male. Female smokers
………………(
are thought don't breathe
4. think) to be less affected because they ………….........(5. not breath)e in the smoke. The
majority of physicians and researchers consider these relationships proved to their satisfaction and say:
don't smoke
"Give up smoking. If you ………………….. (6. not smoke), don't start!"
haven't smoked

II. Choose the words/ phrases that need correcting.

1. The children were frightening by the thunder and lightning. frightened
A B C D
2. Two people got hurt in the accident and were took to the hospital by an ambulance. were taken
A B C D
3. The students helped by the clear explanation that the teacher gave. were helped
A B C D
4. That alloy is composing by iron and tin. composed
A B C D
5. The winner of the race hasn’t been announcing yet.
A B C D
6. Progress is ------
been made every day in all parts of the world.
A B C D
7. When, where and by whom has the automobile invented? was
A B C D
8. Each assembly kit is accompany by detailed instruction. accompanied
A B C D
9. Arthur was giving an award by the city for all of his efforts in crime prevention. was given
A B C D
10. It was late and I was getting very worry about my son. worried
A B C D
III. Change these sentences into passive voice.
1. The teacher is going to tell a story
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
2. They will hold the meeting before May Day.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
3. They may use this room for the classroom.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
4. Someone has taken some of my books away.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
5. No one believes his story.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
6. People speak English in almost every corner of the world.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
7. You mustn’t use this machine after 5:30 p.m.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
8. They told the new people where to sit.
The new people were told where to sit
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
9. Luckily for me, they didn’t call my name.
luckily for me, my name wasn't called.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
10. Do they teach English here?
→ . Is E. taught here?
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11. Will you invite her to your weeding party?
→ . Will she be invited to your wedding party?
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12. They have provided the victims with food and clothing.
The victims have been provided with food and clothing// food and clothing have been provided TO the
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
victims
13. They can’t make tea with cold water.
Tea can't BE made with cold water.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
14. They have to repair the engine of the car.
The engine of the car has to be repaired.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
15. People spend a lot of money on advertising.
A lot of money is spent on advertising.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
16. They should widen the road at this point.
The road should BE widened at this point.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
17. They’ll have to repair the roof before the rainy season comes.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
The roof will have to be repaired b4...
18. My father is telling a funny story.
A funny story is being told
→ .....................................................................................................................................................................
19. The boy broke a vase of flowers yesterday
A vase of flowers was broken by the boy ytd
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
20. One of the cleaners has found my purse.
My purse has been found by one of the cleaners
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
21. Nobody ever heard anything of John again.
Nothing of John was ever heard again.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
22. He used to borrow my pen.
→ . My pen used to BE borrowed
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23. He had to finish his work on time.
His work had to BE finished on time
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
24. You needn't do all the homework.
All the homework needn't be done
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
25. Who had to tell you about it?
→ .By whom did you have to BE told about it?
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26. People say that he works 16 hours a day.
→ . .....................................................................................................................................................................
It is said that he works 16 hrs a day// He is said to work 16 hrs a day
IV. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
1. “Ms. Jones, please type those letters before noon.” – “They’ve _______, sir. They’re on your desk.”
A. already typed B. already been typed C. been already typed D. already being typed
2. Is the new computer system _____________ next month?
A. being installed by people B. be installed
C. being installed D. been installed
3. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It ___________ everything in its path.
A. was destroyed B. was being destroyed C. destroyed D. had been destroyed
4. People think that the company is planning a new advertising campaign.
A. The company is thought to be planning a new advertising campaign.
B. The company is thought to have planning a new advertising campaign.
C. The company was thought to plan a new advertising campaign.
D. The company was thought to be planning a new advertising campaign.
5. I think you should _____________.
A. have your hair cut B. have your hair be cut C. cut your hair D. have your hair been cut
6. The first question must ___________ before you attempt the others.
A. have answer B. answer C. to answer D. be answered
7. The police found two children in the forest.
A. Two children are found by the police in the forest.
B. B. Two children found the police in the forest.
C. Two children were found in the forest by the police.
D. Two children was found by the police in the forest.
8. The Prime Minister is believed ______________ tomorrow.
A. will resign B. to resign C. to be resigning D. to have resighed
9. These mechanics are going to repair our car this afternoon.
A. Our car are going to be repaired by these mechanics this afternoon.
B. Our car is going to repair these mechanics this afternoon.
C. We are going to get these mechanics repair our car this afternoon.
D. We are going to get our car repaired by these mechanics this afternoon.
10. The passage _____ out loud.
A. has been read B. have been read C. have been readed D.has read
11. The parcel _____ to him before his birthday.
A. will be sent B. will be sented C. will be send D. will been sent
12. Had someone delivered the package before you got to the office?
A. Had the package delivered to you before you got to the office?
B. Had the package been delivered to you before you got to the office?
C. Had the package been delivered to you by someone before you got to the office?
D. Had the package been delivered you before you got to the office?
13. They put out all the candles that _____.
A. had be lit B. had been litted C. had been lit D. has been lit
14. My bank loan _____ in five years time.
A. will be payed off B. will be paid off C. will be paying off D. will paid off
15. _____ to you yet?
A. Have the books been given back B. Have the book been give back
C. Have the book been gave back D. Have the book being given back