Passive voice

REVIEW OF PASSIVE VOICE 2

I/- Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
Sheila is drinking a cup of tea. - .........................................................................................
My father is washing the car. - ............................................................................................
Farmer Joe is milking the cows. - ......................................................................................
She is taking a picture of him. - .........................................................................................
I am writing a poem. - ........................................................................................................
We are not playing football. - ............................................................................................
He is not wearing a tie. - ....................................................................................................
Is she preparing the party? - ...............................................................................................
Are they talking about the meeting? - .................................................................................
Is she watering the flowers? - ..............................................................................................

II/- Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
We were talking about Francis. - .......................................................................................
He was playing the guitar. - ...............................................................................................
She was watching a film. - .................................................................................................
I was repairing their bikes. - ...............................................................................................
They were not eating dinner. - ...........................................................................................
We were not painting the gate. - .......................................................................................
You were not driving him home. - ....................................................................................
He was not feeding the dogs. - ..........................................................................................
Was she reading these lines? - ...........................................................................................
Were they carrying bags? - ................................................................................................
III/- Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
I can answer the question. - ................................................................................................
She would carry the box. - ..................................................................................................
You should open the window. - ..........................................................................................
We might play cards. - ........................................................................................................
You ought to wash the car. - ...............................................................................................
He must fill in the form. - ...................................................................................................
They need not buy bread. - .................................................................................................
He could not read the sentence. - ........................................................................................
Will the teacher test our English? - .....................................................................................
Could Jenny lock the door? - ..............................................................................................
IV/- Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
John collects money. - ........................................................................................................
Anna opened the window. - ................................................................................................
We have done our homework. - ..........................................................................................
I will ask a question. - .........................................................................................................
He can cut out the picture. - ................................................................................................
The sheep ate a lot. - ...........................................................................................................
We do not clean our rooms. - ..............................................................................................
William will not repair the car. - .........................................................................................
Did Sue draw this circle? - ..................................................................................................
Could you feed the dog? - ...................................................................................................

























REVIEW OF PASSIVE VOICE 3

I/- Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
1. Rachel will give you some advice.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
2. I sent him a letter.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
3. The police officer showed us the way.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
4. Our neighbour gave me a lift.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
5. We have asked him a favour.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
6. She told me a lie.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
7. They have written her a postcard.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
8. Kerrie will make you a cup of tea.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
9. The waiter has not brought us the coffee.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
10. They did not offer her a seat.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
11. People know that she is a good swimmer.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
12. They say that Francis is in hospital.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
13. They think that the children are in bed.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
14. People believe that the robber has worked in the bank.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
15. People believe that nuclear power stations are dangerous.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
16. His collegues thought that he was on holiday.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
17. People know that cars pollute the environment.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
18. They suppose that the new product will come out soon.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
19. They found that the mission was impossible.
→ .........................................................................................................................................
20. They believe that she will win a gold medal.
→ .........................................................................................................................................

II/- Complete the sentences (Active or Passive Voice). You must either use Simple Present or Simple Past.
The Statue of Liberty (give) _________________ to the United States by France.
It (be) _________________ a present on the 100th anniversary of the United States.
The Statue of Liberty (design) _________________ by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.
It (complete) _________________ in France in July 1884.
In 350 pieces, the statue then (ship) _________________ to New York, where it (arrive) _________________ on 17 June 1885.
The pieces (put) _________________ together and the opening ceremony (take) _________________ place on 28 October 1886.
The Statue of Liberty (be) _________________ 46 m high (93 m including the base).
The statue (represent) _________________ the goddess of liberty.
She (hold) _________________ a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left hand.
On the tablet you (see / can) _________________ the date of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776).
Every year, the Statue of Liberty (visit) _________________ by many people from all over the world