Use the information below in passive voice.

Passive voice structures with infinitives

Change the following sentences into the passive.

1. They say that he is a strict disciplinarian. 5. They told us not to come back.

2. People believe that he is in favour of the change. 6. They say that these kinds of dogs are very aggressive.

3. People say that this plant is a remedy for cancer. 7. They did not allow me to visit my husband.

4. They say that his company is in trouble.

 Passive Infinitives and Gerunds
Gap-fill exercise
Fill in the gaps with the correct for of the verb. Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers.

1. I don’t like _________________ (laugh at).

2. Sam remembers _________________ (tell about) the party.

3. His greatest ambition is _________________ (choose) to take part in the Olympics.

4. _________________ (accept) for that course changed my life.

5. The children are looking forward _________________ (film) for that television programme.

6. I hate _________________ (ask) my age.

7. He was a difficult child, probably due _________________ (look after) by a series of different foster parents.

8. He doesn’t respond very well to _________________ (ask) to do things.

Rephrase the parts of the sentences with a passive gerund. Add a preposition when necessary.

1. She doesn’t like it when people tease her.

She ____________________________________________________________________________

2. Most people don’t steal because they are afraid that someone will catch them.

Most people don't steal ____________________________________________________________________________

3. To be told you are no good can destroy your confidence.

_____________________________________________________________________ your confidence.

4. I hate it when people ask me stupid questions.

I hate ____________________________________________________________________________

5. It’s dangerous to use the equipment if nobody instructs you.

It’s dangerous ____________________________________________________________________________

6. She was very angry that they kept her waiting.

She was very ____________________________________________________________________________