14. Active, Passive, Causative
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1. Rewrite from active to passive voice with a direct object or an indirect object. With tips!
1. Some presents were brought to us by my sister from de Canary Islands
2. I will be given a cactus by them as a present
3. Lots of assignments were sent to them by the teacher
4. We were brought some food by my parents to Surfers paradise
5. A special dish is being prepared to my friends by the chef
6. The schedule has been sent to you by the manager, hasn’t it?
7. I was being written a letter by Pilar yesterday morning
8. The players will be taught a new strategy by the coach
9. A prescription was given to the patient by the doctor
10. The employees were being offered a bonus by the manager
11. The public was shown the new movie by W. Smith.
12. A message should be left to them by you before you go
2. Rewrite from active to passive voice with a direct object or an indirect object.
1. Some souvenirs were bought to his friends by my brother from Japan.
2. I will be sent a contract by the company next week.
3. The homework was handed to the students by the teacher yesterday.
4. We were delivered some books by our parents to our home.
5. A special dessert is being cooked to the guests by the chef tonight.
6. The report has been sent to you by the manager already.
7. I was written an email by Chris this morning.
8. The players will be explained a new tactic by the coach tomorrow.
9. Some medicine was prescribed to the patient by the doctor.
10. The employees were being offered a raise by the manager last month.
11. The audience was shown the new trailer by Vin Diesel yesterday.
12. A message should be sent to them by you before the meeting.
3. Now rewrite sentences from active to passive voice with simple and perfect modal verbs. By omitted when it is not necessary
1. The software should be updated every month by the company.
2. The people trapped in the building must be rescued by the firefighters.
3. Photos can’t be taken inside the museum.
4. A bag might have been stolen by someone at the airport.
5. The meeting could have been postponed by the director because of the storm.
6. The bridge must have been completed by last summer.
7. Masks will have to be worn by people on the plane.
8. The results shouldn’t be given to the students yet by the teacher.
9. A new planet may be discovered by scientists soon.
10. The dessert would have been prepared by the chef if he’d had enough time.
11. An article about this event might be written by the journalist.
12. The wrong person couldn’t have been arrested, it’s impossible!
4. Rewrite sentences from active to passive voice with simple and perfect modal verbs. By omitted when it is not necessary
1. Personal data must be protected carefully by the company.
2. The file might have been deleted by someone by mistake.
3. The project can be finished by the team by next week.
4. That email shouldn’t have been sent to everyone by the manager.
5. The printer will have to be replaced soon.
6. The crops could be damaged by the storm tonight.
7. The salt may have been forgotten by the chef in the soup.
8. This document mustn’t be copied without permission.
9. Public transport could have been improved by the government years ago.
10. The results will be published on the website tomorrow.
11. The suspect might be arrested by the police later today.
12. The essays should have been completed by the students by now.
5. Rewrite the sentences in impersonal passive with it (It + be (tense) + V 3rd/ed + that) Tips!
1. It is said that London is one of the most expensive cities in the world.
2. It is thought that the new Prime Minister will announce changes soon.
3. It is believed that the team deserves to win the championship.
4. It is known that Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
5. It was reported that the strike had ended peacefully.
6. It is expected that the concert tickets will sell out in minutes.
7. It was understood that the company was facing serious financial problems.
8. It has been shown that regular exercise improves mental health.
9. It is being claimed that the Loch Ness Monster still exists.
10. It is hoped that the new park will open by next summer.
11. It is believed that online education has improved in recent years.
12. It was reported that the missing plane had been found in the mountains.
6. Rewrite the sentences in impersonal passive with it (It + be (tense) + V 3rd/ed + that)
1. It is said that the Eiffel Tower attracts millions of tourists every year.
2. It is thought that climate change is affecting coastal cities.
3. It is believed that the movie deserves an award for best screenplay.
4. It is known that the Colosseum was built almost 2000 years ago.
5. It was reported that the meeting had finished earlier than expected.
6. It is being expected that the new smartphone will break sales records.
7. It is understood that vaccines are essential for public health.
8. It has been shown that meditation reduces stress levels.
9. It was being claimed that the pyramids were built with advanced techniques.
10. It is hoped that the bridge will reopen by next month.
11. It is believed that electric cars have become more affordable recently.
12. It was reported that the lost hiker had been found near the river.
7. Rewrite the sentences in subject focus impersonal passive (S + be + V 3rd/ed + to + tense).
1. Emma is said to work too much.
2. Dolphins are believed to be highly intelligent animals.
3. The company is known to be losing money.
4. Global temperatures are reported to have risen.
5. The thief is supposed to have entered through the window.
6. The castle is claimed to have been built in the 15th century.
7. The Prime Minister is expected to make an announcement soon.
8. The team was said to have been training for months.
9. The students are believed to have been studying hard for the exam.
10. The new treatment is thought to save thousands of lives.
11. The actor was said to be living in Paris many years.
12. The film is thought to have been directed by Nolan.
8. Rewrite the sentences in subject focus impersonal passive (S + be + V 3rd/ed + to + tense).
1. The company is thought to be losing a lot of money.
2. The ancient ruins are believed to date back to the 12th century.
3. Lions are known to live in the African savannah.
4. The president is reported to announce a new law soon.
5. This drug is claimed to have saved thousands of lives.
6. The castle is said to be being restored at the moment.
7. The actor was understood to have left the country.
8. The pyramids are supposed to have been built by skilled workers.
9. The suspect is believed to have been hiding for months.
10. The negotiations were suggested to continue the following day.
11. The patient is estimated to have recovered by next week.
12. This city was considered to be growing rapidly over the last decade.