PASSIVE/ACTIVE VOICE

When do we use Passive in English.doc
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    1. The large house has been built by the Browns.
    2. She was stung by a jellyfish while she was swimming.
    3. She was given a nice present.
    4. The new song is being sung by Jane.
    5. The house was destroyed by the storm.
    6. A lot of money was spent on the first shopping Saturday.
    7. How is that word written?
    8. The flowers were watered every day.
    9. His parents were called to the office by the headmaster.
    10. The show will be directed by Ben.
    11. The window pane has been broken by the dog.
    12. The bill must be paid first.
    13. She was being interviewed for the job.
    14. He was told not to talk in class by the professor.
    15. Your neighbor shouldn’t be spoken to.
    16. Bicycles must not be left in the hall.
    17. Can French be learned easily?
    18. I am surprised by your impolite tone.
    19. The car will be repaired by James.
    20. The book was written by an unknown author.
    21. He was forced to steal the money out of his dad’s room.
    22. We have been invited to dinner.
    23. Why is the old theatre being torn down?
    24. My ideas will be presented at the conference tonight.
    25. You would have been told.

Fill in the correct prepositions

about – at – by - for – from – in – of – on – to - with

    1. She learned Russian at the age of 45.
    2. The book was written by Mark Twain.
    3. I’ll show you the picture of the palace.
    4. We can only get to the camp on foot.
    5. He reminds me of his old history teacher.
    6. What are you talking about?
    7. By the end of next year we will have made over £ 100,000.
    8. She always gets up early in the morning and goes to bed late at night.
    9. I went to work on Tuesday but I didn’t go on Friday.
    10. You’llhavetowait.He’llbewithyouinaminute.
    11. Philipwaitedforheratthemovietheatre.
    12. He started learning English in 2005.
    13. Youhavetopayfortheticketsonthedayyouorderthem.
    14. We are very proud of this company.
    15. It’sverykindofyoutohelpus.
    16. Theoldmansufferedfromaheartattack.
    17. Pleasewriteinpencil.
    18. It’sabouttimeyoutoldhimthetruth.
    19. The manager didn’t take part in the discussion.
    20. He‘s very good at telling jokes.
    21. I’llseeyouattheconference
    22. We sat down on the grass and ate our lunch.
    23. Myparentsgotmarriedinthe1970s.
    24. There’sagoodrestaurantattheendofthestreet.
    25. We usually have turkey for Thanksgiving.
    26. IwouldliketotraveltoItalynextsummer.
    27. ItookaplanefromMunichtoRome.
    28. I’dliketospeakwiththemanagerplease.
    29. Idon’tusuallyfeeltiredinthemorning.
    30. My mother is abroad so my dad is taking care of us at the moment.
    31. Sonjagetsontheseveno’clockbusinthemorning.
    32. Shealwayslooksatherselfinthemirror.
    33. ImetDonnaatapartyonFridaynight.
    34. Myfriendalwaysborrowsmoneyfromme.
    35. Daria’s books are lying on the floor.
    36. Hearrivedattheschoolbuildingjustintime.
    37. Theaudiencethrewtomatoesathim.
    38. Passengersarenotallowedtousecellphonesonairplanes.
    39. Heisresponsibleforwhathedoes.
    40. I’msorryaboutthejobyoudidn’tget.
    41. I’mverybadatmathematics.
    42. We had to climb slowly up the hill.
    43. Heisalwaysontime.
    44. Howmanypeopleareonyourteam?
    45. A university is where you study for a degree.
    46. HernextbirthdaywillbeonaSunday.
    47. ThenewfactoryisexpectedtogoonlineinMay.
    48. Manyofuseatwithforkandspoon.
    49. We have been searching for a web designer for a few weeks now.
    50. The TV is in the corner of the room.