IV. Complete the sentences

1. Toshico had her car repaired by a mechanic.
2. Ellen got Marvin to type her paper.
3. We got our house painted last week.
4. Dr. Byrd is having the students write a composition.
5. Mark got his transcripts sent to the university.
6. Maria is having her hair cut tomorrow.
7. Will Mr Brown have the porter carry his luggage to his car?
8. My sister has had a new dress made recently.
9. The Wilsons won’t have a new house built on that corner next month.
10. The President had his advisors arrange a press conference

III. Put the following into the passive voice

1. Yes – No questions

1. Is English taught here?
2. Will she be invited to your wedding party?
3. Were some exercises given by the teacher?
4. Is a poem going to be written by her?
5. Has the window of the laboratory been changed?
6. Are big cakes being made for the party?
7. Has the work been finished by Tom?
8. Are inquiries being made by the police about the thief?
9. Must the test be finished before ten?
10. Will the children be brought home by buses?

2. Wh- questions

1. Why wasn’t he helped?
2. How many games have been played by the team?
3. Where is English spoken?
4. Who is being kept in the kitchen?
5. How can this safe be opened?
6. What books are being read this year?
7. How was the lost man found by the police?
8. Who were the children looked after by?
9. How long has the doctor been waited for?
10. What time can the papers be handed in by the boys?

3. Sentences with two objects

1. Each of us was given two exercise books by the teacher.
2. He will be told that news.
3. Enough money has been sent to these poor boys.
4. The women in most countries in the world have been given the right to vote.
5. I was paid a lot of money to do the job.

4. Sentences with verbs of reporting

1. It is believed that 13 is an unlucky number.
2. It was rumoured that the man was still living.
3. It was declared that she won the competition.
4. It is known that English is an international language.
5. It is thought that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of adventure.
6. It is said that John is the brightest student in class.
7. It was reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
8. It is thought that he has died a natural death.
9. It was reported that the troops were coming.
10. It was believed that the earth stood still.

5. Sentences with continue and begin

1. This computer will be continued to be used.
2. Rubber trees began to be planted in big plantations.
3. Natural resources can continue to be enjoyed.
4. Coca-Cola will continue to be drunk in the 21st century.
5. Football begins to be loved by American people.

6. Sentences with phrasal verbs

1. The research was given up after three hours.
2. The matter should be looked into.
3. Don’t speak until you are spoken to.
4. The children are being looked after by a neighbour.
5. Pleasant memories are brought back by your story.

7. Sentences with verbs of perception

1. She has been heard to sing this song several times.
2. He was seen to steal your car.
3. They are being watched working by the teacher.
4. You won’t be let do that silly thing again.
5. The children aren’t made to work hard.
6. He was made to work all day.
7. The woman was seen putting the jewelry in her bag.
8. The hostages were made to lie down.
9. Drivers are advised to use an alternative route.
10. I am helped to do all these difficult exercises.

8. Sentences of order

1. Your book is opened.
2. Your hat is taken off.
3. That silly thing mustn’t be done again.
4. Let them be told about it.
5. Don’t let yourself be seen by the other.

9. Sentences with advise, beg, order, urge…

1. I was advised to sell that house.
2. We were begged to help him.
3. We are ordered to clean the floor.
4. I am recommended to do the job.
5. He was urged to visit her parents as soon as possible.

10. Some special sentences

1. It is dangerous for the short cut to be taken.
2. You need to have your hair cut. ✅
3. It must be seen to be believed.
4. He wants some photographs to be taken.
5. Letters are enjoyed being written.

II. Turn the following sentences into the active voice

1. They did these exercises well.
2. You must wash this dress in cold water.
3. He has made no mistakes in his composition.
4. New Arts gallery will exhibit his painting for the first time.
5. They built this house 100 years ago.
6. They make these artificial flowers of silk.
7. The students are writing the lessons now.
8. They have to do this job at once.
9. They feed these animals at the zoo twice a day.
10. French doctors are going to perform the operation.
11. They have made all the arrangements.
12. When did they manufacture this radio?
13. They couldn’t find them anywhere.
14. Do they teach mathematics in this school?
15. Fortunately, the accident didn’t damage the machinery.
16. Please wait here while they are examining your luggage.
17. How do they make candles?
18. For a long time, people believed the earth to be flat.
19. Did your teacher teach you how to apply this theory?
20. People say apples are good for our health.
21. Don’t let the children tease the dog.
22. People believe that red is the symbol of luck.
23. What have they done to help the poor in this city?
24. Someone must have stolen the jewelry while she was out.
25. Where did pirates use to hide the treasure in the old time?

I. Put the following into the passive voice

1. Tea can’t be made with cold water.
2. All the workers of the plant were being instructed by the chief engineer.
3. Some of my books have been taken away.
4. The meeting will be held before May Day.
5. The engine of the car has to be repaired.
6. The window was broken and some pictures were taken away.
7. A lot of money is spent on advertising every day.
8. This room may be used for the classroom.
9. A story is going to be told by the teacher.
10. The cake is being cut with a sharp knife by Mary.
11. The women with a red hat were looked at by the children.
12. The victims have been provided with food and clothing.

1. English is spoken in almost every corner of the world.
2. This machine mustn’t be used after 5:30 p.m.
3. Luckily for me, my name wasn’t called.
4. After class, the chalk board is always erased by one of the students.
5. The wall must be cleaned before it is painted.
6. The new pupil was told where to sit.
7. I knew that he had been told of the meeting.
8. I have never been treated with such kindness.
9. His story is not believed.
10. The dam may be broken by a sudden increase in water pressure.
11. Books borrowed from the library must be taken good care of.
12. I was told about it by a man I know.
13. He can never be found at home for he is always on the move.
14. Milk is used for making butter and cheese.
15. Human life has been completely changed by Science and Technology.
16. My Cole used to be visited by John at weekends.
17. The river bank is covered with weeds.
18. The room was filled with smoke

I. Put the following into the passive voice

1. Tea can’t be made with cold water.
2. All the workers of the plant were being instructed by the chief engineer.
3. Some of my books have been taken away.
4. The meeting will be held before May Day.
5. The engine of the car has to be repaired.
6. The window was broken and some pictures were taken away.
7. A lot of money is spent on advertising every day.
8. This room may be used for the classroom.
9. A story is going to be told by the teacher.
10. The cake is being cut with a sharp knife by Mary.
11. The women with a red hat were looked at by the children.
12. The victims have been provided with food and clothing.

1. English is spoken in almost every corner of the world.
2. This machine mustn’t be used after 5:30 p.m.
3. Luckily for me, my name wasn’t called.
4. After class, the chalk board is always erased by one of the students.
5. The wall must be cleaned before it is painted.
6. The new pupil was told where to sit.
7. I knew that he had been told of the meeting.
8. I have never been treated with such kindness.
9. His story is not believed.
10. The dam may be broken by a sudden increase in water pressure.
11. Books borrowed from the library must be taken good care of.
12. I was told about it by a man I know.
13. He can never be found at home for he is always on the move.
14. Milk is used for making butter and cheese.
15. Human life has been completely changed by Science and Technology.
16. My Cole used to be visited by John at weekends.
17. The river bank is covered with weeds.
18. The room was filled with smoke.