Ex.9. Transform from Active into Passive

1. They put up with some problems.

2. They have carried out their work recently. Their managers talked a lot about the outcome.

3. Somebody has thrown his papers away.

4. The strong wind blew our tent down yesterday night.

5. They will deal with the matter as soon as possible.

6. They accounted for the money.

7. At last the delegates arrived at a decision.

8. They always pick up their child when it cries.

9. One never approves of silly people.

10. The thieves broke into the house of a rich man the other day.

11. They called for the bill as soon as they finished their meal.

12. The newspaper reporters have commented widely on the Ex–president’s speech .

13. They insisted on the interview with a famous singer.

14. I haven’t heard from him since he left for Moscow.

15. Who is he? I have never heard of him.

16. Does anybody object to my proposal?

17. Act your age! Otherwise people will laugh at you.

18. Ann is very bright. The colleagues always speak highly of her.

19. When the child was ill, his granny often read to him.

20. Ann always keeps her words. Her friends rely on her.

21. Mr N. is a good speaker. The audience always listens to him very attentively.

22. Are the parents looking well after the children?

23. They have knocked down the old building to give way to a new road.

24. She doesn’t like when somebody interferes in her private affairs.

25. The boy tried to do his best but his mates mocked at his efforts.

26. She said something in a low voice and nobody took notice of her words.

27. It is not easy to deal with silly people.

28. They are always finding fault with Ann.

29. They have recently called in the police.

30. They put an end to their row.

Ex.10. Fill in “by” or “with”.

1. The lock was broken ___ a hammer.

2. The book was written ___ my favorite author.

3. The cake was decorated ___ icing.

4. The tiger was shot ___ a gun.

5. Claire was shouted at ___ her teacher.

6. He was hit on the head ___ an umbrella.

7. She was woken up ___ a loud noise.

8. The parcel was tied up ___ string.

9. John was told off ___ his mother.

10. This picture was painted ___ famous artist.

11. The chair was covered ___ a woolen blanket.

12. The walls were decorated ___ posters.

13. My car was repaired ___ my father.

14. This dessert was made ___ fresh cream.

15. The window was broken ___ a ball.

16. He was knocked down ___ a car.

17. That novel was written ___ D.H. Lawrence.

18. The lion was shot ___ a rifle.

19. The garden was dug ___ a spade.

20. The pudding was made ___ fruit and chocolate.

21. The city was attacked ___ the enemy.

22. He was hit ___ a handbag.

23. The picture was painted ___ Jackson Pollack.

24. The house was built ___ wood and bricks.

25. The Stadium was packed ___ cheering fans.

Ex.11. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive form.

Last week a new leisure centre (1) (to open) in the town of Malden. The centre (2) (to believe) to be the largest in Europe and it (3) (to hope) that it (4) (to visit) by over 40,000 people a month. The centre (5) (to plan) for over ten years, but it (6) (only/to make) possible by a large government grant. Unfortunately, it (7) (not/to finish) yet, but it (8) (to think) that it (9) (to complete) by next month. The centre includes an Olympic-size swimming pool and fifty tennis courts which can be booked by phone. The gym (10) (to claim) to be the most modern in the country. The equipment (11) (to buy) in Germany and training (12) (to provide) by five top instructors. Entrance fees are cheap because half the cost (13) (to pay) by the local council, so many local people will be able to afford them.