Passive voice
Ex. 1. Make the sentences passive.
Present Simple:
1. Somebody cleans the office every day.
The office is cleaned every day ________________________________
2. Somebody sends emails.
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3. Somebody cuts the grass.
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4. Somebody prefers chocolate.
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5. Somebody often steals cars.
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6. Somebody plays loud music.
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7. Somebody speaks English here.
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8. Somebody loves the London parks.
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9. Somebody wants staff.
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10. Somebody writes articles.
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Past Simple:
1. Somebody lost the letter.
__The letter was lost __________________________________________
2. Somebody found the key.
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3. Somebody made mistakes.
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4. Somebody loved that woman.
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5. Somebody cleaned the rooms.
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6. Somebody fixed the computer.
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7. Somebody built that house.
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8. Somebody wrote ‘War and Peace’.
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9. Somebody painted The Mona Lisa.
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10. Somebody stole my wallet.
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Future Simple:
1. Somebody will clean the windows.
___The windows will be cleaned _________________________________
2. Somebody will meet you at the airport.
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3. Somebody will process your application.
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4. Somebody will find your glasses.
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5. Somebody will bring food.
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6. Somebody will help you.
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7. Somebody will steal that bicycle.
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8. Somebody will take your order.
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9. Somebody will write a new book.
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10. Somebody will build a stadium.
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Ex. 2. Make the sentences passive.
1. The mechanic repairs cars.
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2. The electricians test the alarm.
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3. This man invented the blue jeans.
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4. The teacher closes the window.
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5. John cleaned the bathroom.
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Ex. 3. Make the sentences active.
1. The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell.
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2. The computer is used by Patrick.
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3. The child was hit by a car.
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4. This book was written by an Irishman.
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5. The bag was packed by his mother.
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