PASSIVE VOICE 1

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<i><b>I/ Turn these sentences into passive voice:</b></i>
1. People were watching the match on TV.

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2. They have set up an investigation to look into the tragedy.

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3. The police know the identity of one of the victims.

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4. A dropped cigarette may cause a fire.

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5. They have to rebuild many existing stands.

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6. Doctors have treated many people for burns and shock.

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7. Fire officers are going to inspect the stadium.

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8. Someone has stolen his watch.

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9. Did Sang write any famous plays?

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10. The boy took the old man across the street.

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11. She has answered you many times.

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12. Graham Bell invented the telephone.

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13. The teacher often gives these students many exercises.

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14. He punished the naughty student.

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16. Loan washed the clothes every day.

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17. The mechanic repaired my car.

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18. My sister gave me a colorful shirt.

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19. I bought my motorbike last month.

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20. You mustn’t touch this button.

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21. The teacher is explaining the lesson.

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22. The famous singer is singing that song.

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23. We have finished our work in time.

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24. My friend has just sent me a letter.

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25. I have written a letter to my friend recently.

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26. The girl has already made a big cake.

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27. The woman hasn’t done housework yet.

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28. A nice girl has helped them.

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29. The artist has just painted these pictures.

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30. People sold these products yesterday.

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<i><b>II/ Rewrite the following sentences, using words given:</b></i>
1. People built this bridge in 2005.

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This bridge ……….
2. I have just called her.

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She ………
3. They praised him for his best behave.

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He ………
4. The police stopped them because they drove too fast.

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5. The examiner asked us a lot of questions.

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We ………
6. My mother gave these children money.

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These children ……….
7. Lan has typed those letters for a long time.

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Those letters ……….
8. Hung hang these posters on the board.

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These posters ……….
9. I clean my house every day.

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My house ……….
10. They will take the dog to the doctor.

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The dog ……….
11. She will take her children home after school.

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Her children ……….
12. Her husband often helps her in his free time.

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She ……….
13. The plumber repaired my watch yesterday.

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My watch ……….
14. She often teaches her children at night.

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People ………
16. Hoa has just learnt by heart all of her lessons.

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All of Hoa’s lessons ……….
17. The man often shouts at his children.

The man’s children ……….
18. I saw a thief coming into your house.

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A thief ………
19. My mother bought me some new clothes a week ago.

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I ………
20 She is teaching the boy how to study English.

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The boy ……….
21. Can you answer the questions?

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Can ………?
22. They have to do their duty every year.

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Their duty ………..
23. The mechanic has just repaired the engine.

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The engine ……….
24. These boy laughed at the teacher.

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The teacher ……….
25. The teacher is translating this sentence into Vietnamese.

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This sentence………
26. The little boy is carrying the bag for the old man.

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The bag ………..
27. We brought some new books to the class this morning.

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Some new books ……….
28. They planted big trees here.

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Big trees ……….
29. People often wash hands before meals.

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She ………
31. Her son’s absent makes her worried.

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She ……….
32. The change in culture confused him.

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He ………
33. She is going to give you a present.

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You ………..
34. Nobody has never spoken to me like that before.

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I ………
35. The son interrupted Mr and Mrs Nam.

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Mr and Mrs Nam ………
36. He took them for a drive in the new car.

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They……….
37. We may not sound the horn at night.

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The horn ………..
38. People noticed him run out.

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He ………
39. My nephew is cleaning my car.

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My car………..
40. Someone has stolen my purse.

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