This document provides examples and explanations of passive voice constructions, organized into two pages, and examples of different clause types with replacements, organized into a third page. On the first passive voice page, examples are given of sentences rewritten in the passive to change the subject and focus. The second passive voice page contains sentences describing events being passively experienced or organized. The final page demonstrates the use of different conjunctions like "so," "despite," and "although" to connect independent clauses.
This document provides examples and explanations of passive voice constructions, organized into two pages, and examples of different clause types with replacements, organized into a third page. On the first passive voice page, examples are given of sentences rewritten in the passive to change the subject and focus. The second passive voice page contains sentences describing events being passively experienced or organized. The final page demonstrates the use of different conjunctions like "so," "despite," and "although" to connect independent clauses.
This document provides examples and explanations of passive voice constructions, organized into two pages, and examples of different clause types with replacements, organized into a third page. On the first passive voice page, examples are given of sentences rewritten in the passive to change the subject and focus. The second passive voice page contains sentences describing events being passively experienced or organized. The final page demonstrates the use of different conjunctions like "so," "despite," and "although" to connect independent clauses.
TIME OUT Page 83, 85, 89 Group Member: Hazim, Afiq & Muaz PAGE 83 : PASSIVE VOICE 1 1. Graham gave Fred some CDs.
Some CDs were given to Fred by Graham.
2. Passengers must wear their seat belts at all times.
Seat belts must be worn (by passengers) at all time.
3. Somebody took my mobile out of my bag. My mobile was taken out of my bag. 4. They’ve built two new art galleries since 2005. Two new art galleries have been built since 2005. 5. They sell helmets and knee pads at this shop. Helmets and knee pads are sold at this shop.
6. They will deliver my new sofa by next Friday.
My new sofa will be delivered by next Friday. PAGE 85 : PASSIVE VOICE 2 1. They are building a new shopping centre in my neighbourhood. A new shopping centre is being built in my neighbourhood. 2. My school is planning a trip to Amsterdam. A trip to Amsterdam is being planned by my school. 3. The students are organising a sports event. A sport event is being organised by the students. 4. Two men were robbing the bank when the manager arrived The bank was being robbed by two men when the manager arrived. 5. My brother was teaching me a skateboarding trick when Steve called me. I was being taught a skateboarding trick by my brother when Steve called me. PAGE 89 : CLAUSES 1. There is such a lot of violence in this video game that you shouldn’t buy it. (so) There is so much violence in this video game that you shouldn’t buy it. 2. The children continued swimming although it was raining.(despite) The children continued swimming despite the rain. 3. In spite of its difficulty, we managed to solve the puzzle.(although) Although the puzzle was difficult, we managed to solve it. 4. Kelly bought a new dance DVD so that she could work out at home.(so as to) Kelly bought a new dance DVD so as to work out at home. 5. Despite his illness, Billy went to school.(even though) Even though Billy was ill, he went to school. 6. You should take up a new hobby in order not to be bored all the time.(so that) You should take up a new hobby so that you won’t be bored all the time. THAT’S ALL FROM US! BYE