IECenter – A Journey to Excellent

Unit 12:
The Passive
Student’s name:………………………………………...…… Class: ……………………..

Date: ………………………………………………………………………………………….

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I. Make the sentences passive into the Present Simple Tense.

1. Somebody cleans the office every day.

=> The office is cleaned everyday.

2. Somebody sends emails.

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3. Somebody cuts the grass.

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4. Somebody prefers chocolate.

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5. Somebody often steals cars.

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6. Somebody plays loud music.

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II. Make the sentences passive (past simple).

1. Somebody lost the letter.

=> The letter was lost.

2. Somebody found the key.

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3. Somebody made mistakes.

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4. Somebody loved that woman.
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5. Somebody cleaned the rooms.

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6. Somebody fixed the computer.

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III. Make the sentences passive (Present Perfect)

1. Somebody has cleaned the kitchen.
=> The kitchen has been cleaned.
2. Somebody has watered the plants.
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3. Somebody has taken the money.
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4. Somebody has bought the presents.
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5. Somebody has finished the report.
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6. Somebody has killed the President.
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IV. Make the sentences passive (Future Simple)
1. Somebody will clean the windows.
=> The windows will be cleaned.
2. Somebody will meet you at the airport.
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3. Somebody will process your application.
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4. Somebody will find your glasses.
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5. Somebody will bring food.
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6. Somebody will help you.
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V. Change the following sentences from active to passive !
1. The dentist pulled out my tooth.
My tooth _was pulled out_ by the dentist.
2. The police are questioning him now.
He __________________ now by the police
3. The waitress serves breakfast at 7 o’clock.
Breakfast _________________ at 7 o’clock by the waitress.
4. You should take these tablets before meals.
These tablets __________________ before meals.
5. The teacher has sent him out of the classroom.
He _________________ out of the classroom by the teacher.
6. You must wash coloured clothes separately.
Coloured clothes _________________ separately.
7. The mayor will open the new sports centre next month.
The new sports centre _________________ by the mayor next month.
8. Many parents influence their children strongly.
Children __________________ strongly by most parents.
9. They were pulling down the building when I walked by.
The building ________________ down when I walked by.
10. Somebody has stolen Jack's car recently.
Jack’s car __________________ recently.
11. Nobody has seen the Queen since July.
The Queen _________________ since July.
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