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PASSIVE VOICE EXERCISE
1. Put these sentences into the passive voice
2. They will translate this book into Vietnamese.
3. No one could do anything to put the fire out.
4. Where do people speak English?
5. They used to drink beer for breakfast in England years ago.
6. Should they help Jane with the sewing?
7. The mechanic is repairing Judy’s car.
8. They make these artificial flowers of silk
9. Did they feed Lulu last night?
10.He has spelt this word wrongly.
11.Nick will bring the pizzas to our house.
12.They are going to steal your money if you’re not careful.
13.Has anyone ever asked you for your opinion?
14.How do people learn languages?
15.Where will your company send you next year?
16.Who looked after the children when you were away?

Put the following sentences into the opposite voice (actice or passive)

I.

1. The medals were presented by Nelson Mandela.
2. You shouldn’t expect your friends to help you.
3. Bananas are exported to Europe.
4. They have discovered oil at the North Pole.
5. Someone stole all our money and passports.
6. A new hospital is being built in my neighborhood.
7. Fortunately, the machinery wasn’t damaged by the accident.
8. The traditional “ao dai” used to be worn by most Vietnamese women.
9. Something must be done before it’s too late.

10. I was paid a lot of money to do the job.

III .Change the following sentences from active into passive form.
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The mad dog bit the little boy.
The police have arrested five suspects.
The doctor ordered him to take a long rest.
A group of students have met their friends at the rail way station .
Lightening struck the house.

6. They didn’t allow Tom to take these books home.
7. The teacher won’t correct exercises tomorrow.
8. Marry has operated Tom since 10 o’clock.
9. This is the second time they have written to us about this.
10.Mr. Smith has taught us French for two year.
11.They didn’t look after the children properly.
12.Nobody swept this street last week.
13.People drink a great deal of tea in England.


14.People speak English all over the world.
15.Tom was writing two poems.
16.She often takes her dog for a walk.
17.They can’t make tea with cold water.
18.The chief engineer was instructing all the workers of the plan.

19.Somebody has taken some of my book away.
20.They will hold the meeting before the May Day.
21.They have to repair the engine of the car.
22.The boys broke the window and took away some pictures.
23.People spend a lot of money on advertising everyday.
24.They may use this room for the classroom.
25.The teacher is going to tell a story.
26.The children looked at the women with a red hat.
27.Marry is cutting the cake with a sharp knife.
28.She used to pull my hat over my eyes.
29.For the past years, I have done all my washing by hand.
30.A pair of Robins has built a nest in the porch since last week.
31.The police haven’t found the murderer yet.
32.They sold one of her paintings at $1,000.
33.I will put your gloves back in the drawer.
34.People speak English in almost every corner of the world.
35.You mustn’t use the machine after 5.30 p.m.
36.Luckily for me, they didn’t call my name.
37.After class, one of the students always erases the chalk board.

Reported Speech
I. Put the following sentences into reported speech.
1. “Are you going to visit your aunt tomorrow?” asked Tom
2. “Listen to me and don’t make a noise,” said the teacher to his students.
3. “I’m tired of eating fish” said Mary to Helen.


4. “There are still so many difficulties ahead. Let’s double our efforts,” the President

said.

5. “If I were you, I would take the course,” Jane told me.
6. “I’m sorry I’m late,” she said. “The bus broke down.”
7. “Come in and look around. There’s no obligation to buy,” said the shopkeeper.
8. “Have you already reviewed all your lessons?” she said to me.
9. “Can you speak more slowly? I can’t understand,” he said to me.
10. “How much do you think it will cost?” he asked.
11. “I have no idea. I just go along to see what will happen,” the boy said.
12. “Why didn’t you come to my party last night, Betty?” Tom said.
13. “Would you mind turing the music down?” Andrew said to Anne.
14. “There isn’t much rain in the south of the country,” said Harry.
15. “Which way is the post office?” the tourist asked.
16. “Is this your father’s car?” the policeman asked Sandra.
17. “I don’t know where Archie is” said Vicky.
18. “ I can’t go to school today because I’m ill,” said Mike.
19. “Will we read the story?” Billy asked his teacher.
20. “Let me help you make the sandwiches,” Judy offered.