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Passive Voice and Sentence Linking Exercises

The document consists of three sections: A, B, and C. Section A requires transforming active voice sentences into passive voice, Section B involves linking sentences using provided words, and Section C asks for the correct forms of words in brackets. Each section focuses on different aspects of English grammar and sentence structure.

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Passive Voice and Sentence Linking Exercises

The document consists of three sections: A, B, and C. Section A requires transforming active voice sentences into passive voice, Section B involves linking sentences using provided words, and Section C asks for the correct forms of words in brackets. Each section focuses on different aspects of English grammar and sentence structure.

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A- Turn these statements into the passive :

Mr. Sallame
1. They will destroy all the old houses.
All the old houses ..........................................................................................................
2. The maid is looking after the children.
The children ....................................................................................................................
3. The policemen should arrest the dangerous criminal.
The dangerous criminal ..................................................................................................
4. Someone broke the window yesterday.
The window ....................................................................................................................
5. Many organizations are making great efforts to fight illiteracy.
Great efforts .................................................................................................................
6. People have thrown away millions of plastic bags.
Millions of plastic bags .................................................................................................
7. A commission was considering his problem.
His problem ..................................................................................................................
8. Peter didn’t send the application on time.
The application ..............................................................................................................
9. The tiger could have killed the men.
The men ........................................................................................................................
10. They are going to open new literacy circles in our town.
New literacy circles .......................................................................................................

B- Use the words between brackets to link the sentences below.

1. He left early. He wanted to arrive on time. (so that)


............................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Halima got a promotion since she worked hard. (thanks to)
............................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Mr. Smith was late for the meeting. His car broke down on the way. (because)
............................................................................................................................................................................................
4. They postponed the match. It was raining. (due to)
............................................................................................................................................................................................
5. He didn't turn on the light. He didn't want to be seen. (so as not to)
............................................................................................................................................................................................
6. The meeting was cancelled. The manager was sick. (because of)
............................................................................................................................................................................................
7. Hamid got a loan from the bank. He wanted to buy an apartment. (in order to)
............................................................................................................................................................................................
8. Amal has sleeping problems. She spends long hours online. (due to)
...........................................................................................................................................................................................

C. Give the correct form of the words between brackets :

1. Morocco is ( fame ) ……………………....……..…for the ( rich ) …………………………........……of its culture.


2. Mr. Fahmi has been running the company with the ( assist )………………………..…………….….. of his two sons.
3. Playing chess requires ( intelligent )……………………………………… and ( concentrate )…………………………….……...
4. She is very happy because she received a ( promote ) …………………………………….last week.
5. Our school organised a party at the end of the school year to honor students’ ( achieve )………………………………...
6. Linking urban areas to rural ones is one way to ( contribution )…………………………………………… to the ( develop )
…………………………….…. of the country.
7. The singer received the first prize for his remarkable ( perform )…………………..………………….
8. Many African countries are in a big need of (finance )…………………………………..... support.
9. Making several copies of a CD and selling them is …………………..…………………. (legal).
10. She did …………………..…………………. in the competition. (good)
11. I never watch plays because I …………………..…………………. going to the theatre.(like)
12. I work hard but they pay me little money. That’s …………………..………………….(fair).

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