8.1. 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.

31. The car ran over him.

32. If it rains they will put off the concert.

33. Leave these papers here! Ted will call for them later.

34. They picked up signals for help from the sinking boat.

35. He tried to warn them of the danger but nobody paid attention to his words.

8.2. Put a suitable preposition in each space

1. Though the problem had been discussed for a long time no decision was arrived .... .

2. The speech of the President is widely commented ..... in the newspaper.

3. He left for London several years ago and he hadn’t been heard .….. since.

4. I’m sure your ideas will be strongly objected ….. .

5. Her presence at the meeting will be insisted ..… .

6. Don’t tell anybody about it! You’ll be laughed ….

7. Mr Brown is an experienced lecturer. He is always listened ..... with great interest.

8. I felt I was being looked ..... and turned around.

9. The gloves have been looked ..... since noon.

10. A shop was broken ..... last night. A man was seen leaving the premises.

11. He was knocked ..... by a car and taken to hospital.

12. The problem will be dealt ..... as soon as possible.

13. The tent was blown ..... by a gust of wind.

14. The doctor has been sent ..... and he will come soon.

15. All children like to be read ..... .

8.3. Translate into English. Use the Passive Voice where appropriate.

1. Мистер В. очень талантливый писатель. О его произведениях всегда хорошо отзываются.

2. Я очень общительная, и у меня много друзей, поэтому меня часто ожидают после занятий.

3. Дети любят, когда им читают сказки.

4. Я сомневаюсь, что этот материал будет использован при написании статьи.

5. К завтрашнему дню контракт будет просмотрен и подписан.

6. Моя подруга очень обязательный сотрудник. На нее часто полагаются.

7. Вопрос очень долго обсуждался, прежде чем было принято решение.

8. О нем ничего не слышали с тех пор, как он уехал за рубеж.

9. Никому не нравится, когда вмешиваются в личную жизнь.

10. В этом доме когда-нибудь жили?

11. Это очень интересный проект. Полагаю, он будет одобрен советом директоров.

12. Не беспокойтесь. Ключ уже давно ищут, и я почти уверена, что его скоро найдут.

13. За доктором послали 15 минут назад. Он скоро будет.

14. Думаю, что на вашем присутствии (на собрании) будут настаивать.

15. Мне не нравится, когда на меня кричат.

16. Это очень интересная статья. На нее часто ссылаются.

17. Сэм всегда подводит своих друзей, поэтому на него не рассчитывают.

18. Результаты лабораторных исследований уже используют на практике.

19. Почему ты решил, что над ним смеются.

20. Ему была сделана операция, и он чувствует себя гораздо лучше.