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Exercises on passive voice

Rewrite the following sentences with the given word.

People allege that he kicked a policeman.
→ He…………………………………………………………………………………
People think that the treasure dates back from the thirteen century.
→ The treasure………………………………………………………………………..
They say that he lived on vinegar and potatoes.
→ He…………………………………………………………………………………
They believed that he was in town last night.
→ He…………………………………………………………………………………..
They supposed the train arrived at 11.30.
→ The train…………………………………………………………………………..
People believed that the Earth was a flat.
→ The Earth……………………………………………………………………………
People know that vitamin C is good for treating colds.
→ Vitamin C………………………………………………………………………….
People say that early Egyptian and Greek sailors used carried pigeon.
→ Early Egyptian and Greek…………………………………………………………..
People say that he works 16 hours a day.
→ He………………………………………………………………………………….
They believed that the boy is wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.
→ The boy…………………………………………………………………………….
They thought Mike had paid too much.
→ Mike……………………………………………………………………………….
Everyone knows the portrait was painted by Picasso.
→ The portrait………………………………………………………………………….
It is predicted that the company will lose money this year.
→ The company………………………………………………………………………
It is said that she has lived there for ten years.
→ She ……………………………………………………………………………….
It is reported that the building has been badly damaged by fire.
→ The building……………………………………………………………………….
They believe that the thieves got in through the kitchen window.
→ The thieves……………………………………………………………………….
It is reported that two people were killed in the car accident.
→ Two people…………………………………………………………………………
People say that Mary is living with her aunt in London now.
→ Mary………………………………………………………………………………..
People believe that the Great Pyramid was built by ramps.
→ The Great Pyramid……………………………………………………………….
They expect that the strike will end soon.
→ The strike…………………………………………………………………………


Participial adjectives and participial phrases.

I. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
The animals were (fascinate)………………to the children.
The children were (fascinate)………………by the animals in the zoo.
The nature film was (fascinate)……………….
Susan was (fascinate)…………….by the nature film.
Jennifer is (interest)……………in computers.
Computers are (interest)…………….to Jennifer.
Jason is (interest)……………in history.
Some movies are very (bore)………….. They make me sleepy.
Sara was (bore)…………at the movies.
The professor’s lecture was a little (bore)………….I almost fell asleep.
I am really (tire)………today.
Trying to learn another language can be (tire)…………sometimes.
Working for 12 hours with no break is (tire)………….for most people.
I am really (surprise)…………..by the news.
The news is very (surprise)…………..to me.
Speaking English all day can be (frustrate)……………..to students.
I get very (frustrate)…………..to me.
We were (disappoint)…………….with the film.
The weather make me (depress)………………
I found myself in an (embarrass)……………….situation last night.
II. Reduce the subordinate clauses by using participial phrases.
The professor who gave the lecture yesterday comes from London.
→……………………………………………………………………..
The idea which are written in this book are very useful.
→…………………………………………………………………………
When the sport delegation arrived at the airport, they were welcomed by many overzealous fans.
→…………………………………………………………………………………..
Since he started his hobby, he has collected many kinds of stamps and coins.
→……………………………………………………………………………..
Because she knows a little French, she isn’t considered for that job.
→………………………………………………………………………………..
Although Henry was chosen by the professionals, he left me a little hope for the coming competition.
→………………………………………………………………………………………
If I had been invited to Susan’s party, I would have accepted the invitation.
→………………………………………………………………………………
If Eddy had been given correct treatment, he would have recovered soon.
→……………………………………………………………………………….
If Lindsay tried her best at work, she would be promote.
→…………………………………………………………………………………
Although she had devoted all her life to science, she refused to get the reward.
→………………………………………………………………………………..