PASSIVE VOICE
Exercise 1 Rewrite the sentences using Passive voice.
Example: Answer:
Peter writes a letter. A letter is written. or
A letter is written by Peter.
1) Julia rescued three cats.
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2) The students handed in the reports.
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3) Maria crashed into the blue car.
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4) Alex learned the poem.
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5) Steven has forgotten the book.
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6) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
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7) They play handball.
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8) Sue puts the rucksack on the floor.
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9) The girls have lost the match.
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10) The teacher is not going to open the window.
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Name: ____________________________
Exercise 2 Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice.
Example: Answer:
Frank built a house. A house was built. or
A house was built by Frank.
1) She bought four apples.
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2) We won the match.
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3) The man stole the blue car.
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4) The police arrested the thieves.
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5) Jack swam the 200 metres.
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6) The dog bit the old lady.
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7) Tom and Max ate five hamburgers.
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8) Oliver taught the children.
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9) Victoria rode the brown horse.
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10) Grandmother told good stories.
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Exercise 3 Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice.
Example: Answer:
Frank builds a house. A house is built. or
A house is built by Frank.
