THE PASSIVE AND ACTIVE SENTENCES Change these sentences into passive voice 1. They can’t make tea with cold water.  2. The chief engineer was instructing all the workers of the plant.  3. Somebody has taken some of my books away.  4. They will hold the meeting before May Day.  5. They have to repair the engine of the car.  6. The boys broke the window and took away some pictures.  7. People spend a lot of money on advertising everyday.  8. They may use this room for the classroom.  9. The teacher is going to tell a story.  10. Mary is cutting the cake with a sharp knife.  11. The children looked at the women with a red hat.  12. They have provided the victims with food and clothing.  13. People speak English in almost every corner of the world.  14. You mustn’t use this machine after 5:30 p.m.  15. Luckily for me, they didn’t call my name.  16. After class, one of the students always erases the chalk board.  17. You must clean the wall before you paint it.  18. They told the new pupil where to sit.  19. I knew that they had told him of the meeting.  20. Nobody has ever treated me with such kindness.  21. No one believes his story.  22. A sudden increase in water pressure may break the dam.  23. We must take good care of books borrowed from the library.  24. A man I know told me about it .  25. We can never find him at home for he is always on the move.  26. They use milk for making butter and cheese.  27. Science and Technology have completely changed human life.  28. John used to visit Mr. Cole at weekends.  29. Weeds cover the river bank.  30. Smoke filled the room.  Change these sentences into active voice 1. These exercises were done well.  2. This dress must be washed in cold water.  3. No mistakes have been made in his composition.  4. His painting will be exhibited for the first time by New Arts gallery.  5. This house was built 100 years ago.  6. These artificial flowers are made of silk.  7. The lessons are being written by the students now.  8. This job has to be done at once.  9. These animals at the zoo are fed twice a day.  10. The operation is going to be performed by French doctors.  11. All the arrangements have been made.  12. When was this radio manufactured?  13. They couldn’t be found anywhere.  14. Is mathematics taught in this school?  15. Fortunately the machinery wasn’t damaged by the accident.  16. Please wait here while your luggage is being examined.  17. How are candles made?  18. For a long time the earth was believed to be flat.  19. Were you taught how to apply this theory by your teacher?  20. Apples are said to be good for our health.  21. Don’t let the dog be teased by the children.  22. It is believed that red is the symbol of luck.  23. What have been done to help the poor in this cityd?  24. The jewelry must have been stolen while she was out.  25. Where did the treasure use to be hidden by pirates in the old time?  Change these sentences into passive voice 1/ Yes – No question: 1. Do they teach English here?  2. Will you invite her to your wedding party?  3. Did the teacher give some exercises?  4. Is she going to write a poem?  5. Have they changed the window of the laboratory?  6. Is she making big cakes for the party?  7. Has Tom finished the work?  8. Are the police making inquires about the thief?  9. Must we finish the test before ten?  10. Will buses bring the children home?  2/ Wh – questions: 11. Why didn’t they help him?  12. How many games has the team played?  13. Where do people speak English?  14. Who are they keeping in the kitchen?  15. How can they open this safe?  16. What books are people reading this year?  17. How did the police find the lost man?  18. Who looked after the children for you?  19. How long have they waited for the doctor?  20. What time can the boys hand in their papers?  3/ Sentences with two objects: 21. The teacher gave each of us two exercise books.  22. Someone will tell him that news.  23. They have sent enough money to these poor boys.  24. They have given the women in most countries in the world the right to vote.  25. They paid me a lot of money to do the job.  4/ Sentences with verbs of reporting: 26. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.  27. They rumored the man was still living.  28. They declared that she won the competition.  29. They know that English is an international language.  30. People think that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of adventure.  31. They say that John is the brightest student in class.  32. They reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.  33. They think that he has died a natural death.  34. They reported that the troops were coming.  35. People believed that the earth stood still.  5/ Sentences with verbs “Continue and Begin”. 36. We’ll continue to use this computer.  37. They began to plant rubber trees in big plantations.  38. People can continue to enjoy natural resources.  39. People will continue to drink Coca – Cola in the 21 st century.  40. American people begin to love football.  6/ Sentences with Phrasal verbs: 41. They gave up the research after three hours.  42. Someone should look into the matter.  43. Don’t speak until someone speaks to you.  44. A neighbor is looking after the children.  45. Your story brings back pleasant memories.  7/ Sentences with verbs of perception: 46. I have heard her sing this song several times.  47. People saw him steal your car.  48. The teacher is watching them work.  49. He won’t let you do that silly thing again.  50. People don’t make the children work hard.  51. They made him work all day.  52. The detective saw the woman putting the jewelry in her bag.  53. The terrorists made the hostages lie down.  54. Police advise drivers to use an alternative route.  55. She helps me to do all these difficult exercises.  8/ Sentences of order: 56. Open your book.  57. Take off your hat.  58. Don’t do that silly thing again.  59. Let’s tell them about it.  60. Don’t let the other see you.  9/ Sentences with “Advise, Beg, Order, Urge, Agree, Decide, …” 61. She advised me to sell that house.  62. They begged us to help him.  63. He orders us to clean the floor.  64. He recommends me to do the job.  65. She urged him to visit her parents as soon as possible.  10/ Some special sentences: 66. It is dangerous for us to take the short cut.  67. You need to have your hair cut.  68. You must see it to believe it.  69. He wants someone to take some photographs.  70. We enjoy writing letters.  IV. Put the right form of these verbs. 1. Toshico had her car (repair) by a mechanic.  2. Ellen got Marvin (type) her paper.  3. We got our house (paint) last week.  4. Dr. Byrd is having the students (write) a composition.  5. Mark got his transcripts (send) 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 (make) recently.  9. The Wilsons won’t have a new house (build) on that corner next month.  10. The President had his advisors (arrange) a press conference.  . THE PASSIVE AND ACTIVE SENTENCES Change these sentences into passive voice 1. They can’t make tea with cold water repair the engine of the car.  6. The boys broke the window and took