The document provides examples of sentences written in the active and passive voice. In the first section, 20 sentences are written in the active voice and the learner is asked to rewrite them in the passive voice. The second section provides another 20 sentences in the active voice for the learner to rewrite in the passive voice. The purpose is to practice transforming sentences between the active and passive voice.
The document provides examples of sentences written in the active and passive voice. In the first section, 20 sentences are written in the active voice and the learner is asked to rewrite them in the passive voice. The second section provides another 20 sentences in the active voice for the learner to rewrite in the passive voice. The purpose is to practice transforming sentences between the active and passive voice.
The document provides examples of sentences written in the active and passive voice. In the first section, 20 sentences are written in the active voice and the learner is asked to rewrite them in the passive voice. The second section provides another 20 sentences in the active voice for the learner to rewrite in the passive voice. The purpose is to practice transforming sentences between the active and passive voice.
The document provides examples of sentences written in the active and passive voice. In the first section, 20 sentences are written in the active voice and the learner is asked to rewrite them in the passive voice. The second section provides another 20 sentences in the active voice for the learner to rewrite in the passive voice. The purpose is to practice transforming sentences between the active and passive voice.
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THE PASSIVE VOICE
A. Write the following sentences in the passive.
1. They first developed the polio vaccine in the 1950s. 2. To record you must press the red button and the black button at the same time. 3. You should make the sandwiches just before you leave. 4. People are sending blankets and clothes to the flood victims. 5. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. 6. The technicians were repairing my fax machine when I arrived. 7. The crew will bury the sailor at sea. 8. Toyota sells cars in many countries. 9. They add sugar to fruit in order to make jam. 10. The tour guide showed us around the city. 11. She paid the workers three monthssalary when she closed down her business. 12. The boss has offered him a rise for his hard work. 13. Did you take the car to the garage yesterday? 14. We will call you when your turn comes. 15. My parents may give my brother the car for the first time tonight. 16. Do they clean the rooms every day? 17. They are painting their house this week. 18. Everyone in our school knows her well. 19. They are going to redecorate the room. 20. She didnt tell anyone about the phone call.
B. Write the following sentences in the passive. 1. Sarah took a beautiful picture of the Empire State Building.
2. Sheyla has an excellent job at a bank.
3. The secretary did not bring the papers.
4. John is setting a new carpet in the office.
5. My grandfather was milking the cows at the farm.
6. I will take a taxi after the meeting.
7. We are going to see the movie.
8. Susan has lost her glasses.
9. He had begun his studies in Boston.
10. The dog has bitten our neighbour.
11. We will visit the Louvre Museum in Paris.
12. My neighbour lends me the ladder.
13. Sally and Tom paid the bills.
14. My friends are enjoying the party.
15. They were feeding the puppies.
16. Anne's daughter will have a baby.
17. Michael is going to plant a new tree in the park.