I. Put the following into the 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 every day.
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 My Cole at weekends.
29. Weeds cover the river bank.
30. Smoke filled the room.
II. Turn the following sentences into the 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 city?
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?
III. Put the following into the passive
voice.
1. Yes - No questions:
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 off
reporting:
26. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
27. They rumoured 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 21st 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 neighbour 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. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in
brackets.
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.
