1. PASSIVE VOICE
0. Rewrite the sentences in the Passive Voice. Include the AGENT (BY) only where
necessary.
1. Millions of people send wasaps every day.
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2. A neighbor had reported the murder.
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3. Someone was following me on my way home.
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4. Charlotte Brontë wrote “Jane Eyre”
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5. Children shouldn’t watch horror films.
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6. They will invite a hundred people to the wedding.
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7. Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur.
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8. Miley Cyrus might sing the song for the Football World Cup.
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9. No one has interviewed the winners yet.
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10. An old woman writes that newspaper section.
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11. He told the students to be quiet.
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12. Any student can answer this question.
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13. Doctor Roberts is examining her. / The doctor is examining her.
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14. The police will have questioned the suspect by the end of the day.
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15. Students don’t have to wear uniforms at this high school.
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16. They are going to cancel the match.
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PASSIVE VOICE: two objects
1. Rewrite each sentence in two different ways.
1. The Prime minister will give the survivors a medal.
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2. Someone shows the tourists the sights of Athens.
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3. The teacher gave the students lots of activities.
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4. Another company is offering me a better salary.
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5. You must give the message to the right person.
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6. Someone brought flowers for the bride.
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7. They should tell all children moving stories.
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8. They are going to send a brochure to all the members of the club.
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ACTIVE: Someone sent a love letter to Juanjo / Sb sent Juanjo a love letter
PASSIVE:
a) Sth + verb in the passive + TO sb
A love letter was sent to Juanjo.
b) Sb + verb in the passive + sth
Juanjo was sent a love letter. +++