REVISION PASSIVE VOICE

CHANGE FROM ACTIVE TO PASSIVE OR VICEVERSA

1. We call these sections signatures

2. Another picture has been painted by him.

3. Somebody built it about forty years ago.

4. French is taught to us by Mrs. Lee.

5. The secretary told me a lot of lies (2)

6. Could you send me the bill?

7. A local artist is organizing the exhibition of paintings.

8. The new shopping centre was designed by Jane’s mother.

9. Have they cancelled the London flight?

10. I think you should do this right now.

11. The police must be notified.

12. You can’t eat an orange if you haven’t peeled.

1. A red-haired woman occupied the seat opposite me.

2. The house is surrounded by a bamboo fence.

3. Was Chicago destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871?

4. Did somebody give us your address?

5. She was sent home the next day.

6. Has anybody mentioned the subject before?

7. Many of the most important buildings in this town were built by an Italian architect.

8. Are they restoring the old church?

9. Have the thieves been caught?

10. They brought him his birthday present. (2)

1. Children cannot open these bottles easily.

2. The government built a road right outside her front door.

3. Mr. Ross broke the antique vase as he walked through the store.

4. When she arrived, the changes amazed her.

5. The construction workers are making street repairs all month long.

6. The party will celebrate his retirement.

7. His professors were discussing his oral exam right in front of him.

8. My son ate all the homemade cookies.

9. Corrosion had damaged the hull of the ship.

10. Some children were visiting the old homestead while I was there.