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(01). Do the following.
(a). Rewrite the following
sentences using another passive form.
(b). Think of possible subjects
and turn the following sentences into active.
(i). A postcard has been sent to
Jill. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(ii).
A new chance will be given to me. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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(iii).
Bad news was told her. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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(iv).
Millions of books are bought for students each year. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(v).
His place will be offered to Alan. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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(vi).
This information must be sent to Ann. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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(vii).
Such a present had been given to my mum. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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(viii).
The garden was sold to the Simpsons. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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(ix).
A letter has been shown to his parents. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(x).
Higher wages will be promised to workers. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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(xi).
This book is lent to readers very often. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(02).
Take the direct object as the subject and form the passive voice
(3). Rewrite the following sentences as stated
in bold letters.
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1.
The problem was explained to the children by
the teacher. (future perfect-passive
voice - negative question)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Those pyramids were
built around 400 AD by ancient people. (past continuous-passive voice - positive question)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. All the trouble was
caused by your mother. (simple
past - active voice - positive questions)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. The visitors were
shown a collection of old manuscripts. (simple future - passive voice - negative questions)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I lent him
ten thousand pounds last year. (past perfect - passive voice - positive questions)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. She is frightened of
spiders. (present perfect - passive -
negative questions)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. That picture was
painted by my grandmother. (present continuous - passive - negative)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. I was shocked by
his attitude. (simple future - passive -
positive questions)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. The house is being
painted by the workers. (past perfect continuous - active voice - positive)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Who chose them? (passive
voice - future perfect tense - positive questions)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
