REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES INTO PASSIVE VOICE

1. John collects money.

2. Anna opened the window.
3. We have done our homework.
4. Did they catch the thief?
5. I will ask a question at the lecture.
6. He can cut out the picture.
7. The sheep ate a lot of grass.
8. Have the police found the body?
9. We do not clean our rooms.
10. William is not going to repair the car.
11. Did Sue draw this circle?
12. Could you feed the dog?
13. A client delayed Joanne when she was leaving the office.
14. The tennis club was holding a meeting at 8’30.
15. Did the bull kill the matador?
16. Joanne had to take Sheba to the vet.
17. The vet told Joanne to get out of the house.
18. Will the king inaugurate the new bridge?
19. The telephone call confused my mother.
20. The police must capture the thief.
21. The dog had bitten off his fingers.
22. Her condition worries the doctors.
23. Do they make cars in Korea?
24. You can hang up your jacket over there.
25. We’ve never heard of her.
26. Did the hounds kill the fox?
27. We will continue to lend support to our allies.
28. This money will make up for the inconvenience.
29. Why has the government banned the film?
30. They are pulling down the old cinema.
31. They are going to make up a story.
32. They put forward an idea for discussion.
33. When did they hijack the plane?
34. They locked up the criminal.
35. The police are holding back the protesters.
36. The draught blew out the candle.
37. I will pay off my bank loan in five years time.
38. How did your host family treat you?
39. I must have left my keys behind.
40. Has she given you those books back yet?
41. Barriers were keeping back the flood water.
42. Has anyone cleaned the oven yet?
43. They grow coffee in Kenya.
44. Is the doctor going to examine you?
45. My friends are sending the parcel by sea.
46. They publish The Times newspaper in London.
47. The shark ate the man.
48. My father’s company transports oranges from Valencia to Germany in special crates.
49. American companies are destroying forests in Indonesia.
50. They have treated him very well.
51. My brothers haven’t done the washing up yet.
52. They didn’t punish him for what he did.
53. We are going to crown Eddy Merckx sportsman of the century.
54. The major has planted thousands of trees along the E19 motorway.
55. They have to work out a publicity campaign to restore the image of Belgium
56. Politicians should do everything to bring war criminals to justice.
57. Margaret read aloud the poem.
58. The woman founded the club.
59. The girl is playing the guitar.
60. The postman has delivered the letter.
61. The chauffeur can drive the car anywhere.
62. The child chose the hat.
63. The workers will weave the carpet.
64. The stranger could have bought the hiking boots.
65. The dealer has sold the car.
66. The dog splashed the water.
67. The man has watered the garden.
68. We require suitable candidates to be bilingual.
69. The Chairman asked the Managing Director to remain in charge for another year.
70. The entire press corps is interviewing him now.
71. They must have stolen the painting between 2 and 3 a.m.
72. Didn’t anyone tell you to wear a jacket and a tie at the restaurant?
73. The scientists will have to rebuild the entire front of the prototype.
74. Nobody has ever called me “honey pop”.
75. I haven’t decided on anything yet.
76. Few people have climbed this mountain before.
77. They performed his opera for the first time last Saturday.
78. Young people will organise the exhibition.
79. They don’t serve alcoholic drinks before 6.
80. He disappeared and no one has seen him again.
81. They have proved all his calculations wrong.
82. They will never forget it.
83. They announced the arrival of the plane over the loud-speakers.
84. Were the police checking driving-licenses last Saturday?
85. I will post this letter tomorrow.
86. They were still helping him.
87. No one has polished the floor yet.
88. You don’t have to pay this bill until tomorrow.
89. They answered the old lady very rudely.
90. They will prove him to be no better than a charlatan.
91. Look what they have given me.

MODALS
92. We must pay our debts before the end of the week.
93. They ought to pay him more for the work he does.
94. They should inform his parents as soon as possible.
95. They may have invited too many people.
96. They can’t deny that his pronunciation has improved.
97. Nobody can help him if he does not want to.
98. You should have checked your exercise before leaving.
99. Can people of all ages play this game?
100. They must have repaired all the building.
101. Everybody should obtain a new passport.
102. They have to tell him that he has not been accepted.

TWO-OBJECT PASSIVES

1. Rachel will give you some advice.

2. I sent him a letter.
3. The police officer showed us the way.
4. Our neighbour gave me a lift.
5. We have asked a favour to him.
6. She told me a lie.
7. They have written her a postcard.
8. Kerrie will make you a cup of tea.
9. The waiter has not brought us the coffee.
10. They did not offer her a seat.
11. We will give students reports in June.
12. Did they give you the money?
13. My friends told me the latest news.
14. The doctor has ordered me a new diet to lose weight.
15. Her friend recommended me a new school.
16. They are allowing him ten minutes to get ready.
17. My boss offers me a higher salary to stay with him.
18. The authorities have refused Mr. Williams a visa.
19. Did anyone send you the copies you had been promised to?
20. No one has ever taught me how a computer works.
 21. Are they going to offer you the job I told you about?
22. They didn’t pay the workers the wages.

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES INTO THE ACTIVE VOICE.

1. The Yankees were beaten by the Tigers in the playoffs.

2. Her personal computer was given to Edith by her parents.
3. The turnoff for Route 278 was finally reached by Carla.
4. Many letters have been sent by me to your office.
5. Kim was invited to a party by Raymond.
6. The truth was suddenly realised by the contestants.
7. The computers were shipped by the Tucson branch on Monday.
8. Projects were judged by the teachers.
9. A brilliant performance has been given by the choir.
10. Adam and Joanne are being married by a new priest.
11. A test was taken by Amanda last week.
12. The truck is going to be broken by little Tommy if he keeps on playing like this.
13. The National Enquirer was sued by an actor for publishing a scandalous photo.
14. The movie has to be seen by the class before the exam.
15. Copies of this book will be signed by the author.
16. The old market was built by an important company in 1912.
17. Nothing has been done since he left.
18. All these computers were sold at a very low price.
19. Identity cards must be shown when you enter the museum.
20. The pupils are shown a film on the history of America.
21. All kind of food is being served in school at lunchtime.
22. The books are being returned to the library.
23. A lot of Christmas trees have been sold in December.

REWRITE THESE SENTENCES INTO THE ACTIVE OR THE PASSIVE VOICE.

1. Sophie’s World has been translated into many languages.
2. Were the letters sent yesterday?
3. They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview.
4. I know they are going to send Emma several letters.
5. Someone will show you the way when you get there.

COMPLETE THE BLANKS WITH THE PASSIVE OR ACTIVE OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS.
1. A shopping centre ______________________________________ (build) at this moment.
2. The Olympic Games 1992 __________________________ (organise) by the city of Barcelona.
3. Someone ________________________________ (tell) Julia this terrible secret if you don’t.
4. John __________________________________ (not show) us his book when we asked him to
5. The windows _________________________________ (clean) this morning.