PASSIVE VOICE 1 I / Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. 1. A friend lent George the motorbike he rode in the race. The motorbike George rode in the race …………………………………………… 2. At the time my aunt was looking after the children for us. At the time our children ……………………………………………………………. 3. The police have issued a description of the wanted man. A description ………………………………………………………………………… 4. It was a mistake to enter Brian for the exam. Brian should not …………………………………………………………………… 5. They said they would rather Diana didn’t listen to music at work. Diana ……………………………………………………………………………… 6. Johnson first became a member of parliament in 1983. Johnson was first …………………………………………………………………. 7. My legal advisers have told me not to say any more at this time. I have ……………………………………………………………………………… 8. Nobody had invited Jean to the party, which annoyed her. As she …………………………………………………………………………… 9. Tony has another six months to finish his thesis. Tony has been ……………………………………………………………………. 10.There is no definite decision yet about the venue of the next Olympic Games. Nothing …………………………………………………………………………… 11.People think that neither side wanted war. Neither side is ……………………………………………………………………. 12.Everyone knows that eating fruit is good for you. Eating fruit ………………………………………………………………………. 13.Everyone thought the painting had been destroyed. The painting ……………………………………………………………………. 14.People say that the company bid fifty million pounds for the shares. The company …………………………………………………………………… 15.People say that the late Mr. Johnson was difficult to work with. The late ………………………………………………………………………… 16.People think the jewels were stolen by one of the guests. One of the guests ……………………………………………………………… 17.It is believed that the Chinese invented gunpowder. The Chinese …………………………………………………………………… 18.The ship didn’t sustain the damage. The ship ……………………………………………………………………… 19.It is thought that the two injured men were repairing high-tension cables. The two injured men …………………………………………………………. 20.There is a rumor that the escaped prisoner is living in Spain. The escaped prisoner …………………………………………………………. 21.We believe that the government has prepared a plan. (HAVE) …………………………………………………………………………………. 22.We are thinking of getting someone to paint the outside of the house. (PAINTED) …………………………………………………………………………………. 23.In the end I was unable to find a garage to service my car. (GET) ………………………………………………………………………………… 24.People say that Mrs. Turner was having business difficulties. (BEEN) ………………………………………………………………………………… 25.The treasure is thought to date from the thirteen century. (IT) …………………………………………………………………………………. 26.The police towed away Alan’s car. (GOT) …………………………………………………………………………………. 27.Your hair needs cutting. (GET) …………………………………………………………………………………. 28.The police believe that a professional thief stole the statue. (BEEN) ………………………………………………………………………………… 29.Jill’s parents are making her study hard. (MADE) ………………………………………………………………………………… II / Change the following sentences from passive to active 1. Please wait here while your luggage is being examined. …………………………………………………… 2. How are candles made? …………………………………………………… 3. For a long time the earth was believed to be flat. …………………………………………………… 4. Were you taught how to apply this theory by your teacher? …………………………………………………… 5. Apples are said to be good for our health. …………………………………………………… 6. Don’t let the dog be teased by the children. …………………………………………………… 7. It is believed that red is symbol of luck. …………………………………………………… 8. What have been done to help the poor in this city? …………………………………………………… 9. The jewelry must have been stolen while she was out. …………………………………………………… 10.Where did the treasure use to be hidden by pirates in the old time? ………………………………………………… 11.This job has to be done at once. …………………………………………………… 12.These animals at the zoo are fed twice a day. …………………………………………………… 13.The operation is going to e performed by French doctors. …………………………………………………… 14.All the arrangements have been made. …………………………………………………… 15.When was this radio manufactured? …………………………………………………… 16.They couldn’t be found anywhere. …………………………………………………… 17.Is mathematics taught in this school? …………………………………………………… 18.Fortunately the machinery wasn’t damaged by the accident. …………………………………………………… 19.These artificial flowers are made of silk. …………………………………………………… 20.The lessons are being written by the students now. …………………………………………………… . making her study hard. (MADE) ………………………………………………………………………………… II / Change the following sentences from passive to active 1. Please wait here while your luggage is being examined. ……………………………………………………. PASSIVE VOICE 1 I / Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. 1.