PASSIVE VOICE
1. Many people begin new projects in January
New projects are begun in January.
2. You must wash that shirt for tonight’s party.
That shirt must be washed for tonight’s party.
3. Mum is going to prepare the food.
The food is going to be prepared by mum.
4. They make shoes in that factory.
Shoes are made in that factory.
5. We will have to examine you again.
You will have to be examined again.
6. They had finished preparations by the time the guests arrived.
Preparations had been finished by the time the guests arrived.
7. The delegation will meet the visitors at the airport.
The visitors will be met at the airport by the delegation
8. We have produced skis here since 1964.
Skis have been produced here since 1964.
9. All workers will read the memo.
The memo will be read by all workers.
10. Nobody can beat Tiger Woods at golf.
Tiger Woods cannot be beaten at golf.
Change the sentences to passive voice.
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.
MODAL VERBS
1. CIRCLE THE CORRECT ANSWER.
a) You (may/must) eat three nutritious meals a day if you want to be healthy.
b) We in France this summer. (Would/ could) we spend a few days with you?
c) You (shouldn´t/should) be respectful of the elderly.
d) If you want to have dinner at the restaurant, you (are able to/ ought to)
1. book a table in advance.
e) In order to be accepted to university, you (might/have to) have good marks in
your exams.
