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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.  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii). A new chance will be given to me.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

(iii). Bad news was told her.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

(iv). Millions of books are bought for students each year.  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(v). His place will be offered to Alan.  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(vi). This information must be sent to Ann.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

(vii). Such a present had been given to my mum.  …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(viii). The garden was sold to the Simpsons.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

(ix). A letter has been shown to his parents.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(x). Higher wages will be promised to workers.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

(xi). This book is lent to readers very often. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (02). Take the direct object as the subject and form the passive voice (i). Ford offered Bill a job.  (ii). My partner will send you the fax.  (iii).My parents give me some pocket money.  (iv). The mayor promised new flats to people.  (v). The teacher will show slides to students.  (vi). The bank will lend them enough money.  (vii). The manager gave them a discount.  (3). Rewrite the following sentences as stated in bold letters.

1.      The problem was explained to the children by the teacher. (future perfect-passive voice - negative question)

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2. Those pyramids were built around 400 AD by ancient people. (past continuous-passive voice - positive question)

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3. All the trouble was caused by your mother. (simple past - active voice - positive questions)

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4. The visitors were shown a collection of old manuscripts. (simple future - passive voice - negative questions)

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5. I lent him ten thousand pounds last year. (past perfect - passive voice - positive questions)

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6. She is frightened of spiders. (present perfect - passive - negative questions)

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7. That picture was painted by my grandmother. (present continuous - passive - negative)

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8. I was shocked by his attitude. (simple future - passive - positive questions)

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9. The house is being painted by the workers. (past perfect continuous - active voice - positive)

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10. Who chose them? (passive voice - future perfect tense - positive questions)

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