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46 Complete each sentence1-10 with a passive verb. The first is done for you.

1 The police questioned George.

George was questioned by the police.

2 Millions of people watch this program.

This program …………………….by millions of people.

3 They will finish our new house at the end of the month.

Our new house ……………………at the end of the month.

4 They have elected a new president.

A new president ……………………………………………

5 They are rebuilding the damaged stadium.

The damaged stadium ……………………………………

6 They have closed the mountain road.

The mountain road ……………………………………….

7 Students write most of this magazine.

Most of this magazine ……………………by students.

8 A burglar stole my television.

My television …………………by a burglar.

9 Somebody will meet you at the bus-station.

You ……………………at the bus station.

10 United won the cup last year.

Last year the cup …………………by United.

47 Put the sentences into the Passive Voice where possible.

1 Someone will drive you to the airport.

2 Goldfish live in fresh water.

3 The Egyptians built pyramids.

4 We walked 4 miles yesterday.

5 They arrived at 7 last night.

6 They informed me about it.

7 I slept till 8.

8 It’s raining.

9 You must obey the rules.

10 He’s sneezing again.

48 Put the verbs in brackets into Past indefinite or Past Continuous Passive following the examplel.

Example: 1 They (shut) the window -> The window was shut.

  1. A beautiful melody (play) -> A beautiful melody was being played.

1 The student (ask) to tell the story again.

2 Such mistakes (make) by even the best students.

3 A modern tune (play) when we came into the hall.

4 Every morning the workers (tell) what they had to do.

5 The houses (build) of stone, brick and wood.

6 At last the problem (solve) to everyone’s satisfaction.

7 A new museum now (open).

8 A week ago two students of our group (choose) for jury service.

9 A special rule (make) for students to be taken to the University.

10 Last Friday he (meet) at the railway station.

49 Rewrite the following sentences in the passive. Do not mention the subjects of the active verbs. The example is done for you.

Example: They asked me my name and address.

I was asked my name and address.

1 Someone told us a very funny story yesterday.

2 The people gave him a hearty welcome.

3 The have offered my brother a very good job.

4 The house agents showed us some very nice flats.

5 The secretary didn’t tell me the exact time of my appointment.

6 The have never taught that rude boy good manners.

7 The teacher hasn’t asked Peter any questions at this lesson.

8 People wished the newly married couple a long and happy life.

9 They never tell me the family news.

10 The examiners didn’t give us enough time to answer all the questions.

50 Put the verbs into the correct form : to-infinitive or ing-form.

1 Do you mind ______________(travel) such a long way to work?

2 Ann loves _____________(cook) but she hates ________(wash) up.

3 I can’t stand people ___________(tell)me what to do.

4 I don’t like that house. I would hate ___________(live) there.

5 Do you like ___________(drive)?

6 I like _________(get) to the station in plenty of time before train.

7 I very much enjoy ____________(listen) to classical music.

8 I would love _________(come) to your wedding but it isn’t possible.

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