Exercise on Passive Voice

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. John collects money.
R=Money is collected by john
2. Anna opened the window.
R=The Windows was opened by anna
3. We have done our homework.
R=Our homework has been done by us
4. I will ask a question.
R=A question will be asked by me
5. He can cut out the picture.
R=The picture can be cut out by him
6. The sheep ate a lot.
R=A lot was eaten by the sheep
7. We do not clean our rooms.
R=Our rooms aren’t cleaned by us
8. William will not repair the car.
R=The car won’t be repaired by William
9.Did Sue draw this circle?
R=Was the circle drawn by sue?
10.Could you feed the dog?
R=Could the dog be fed by you?
1. Paul will be sent (send) to prison. (Future tense)
2. My brother has just been beaten (just beat) in the race. (Present perfect)
3. He was told (tell) to wait outside. (Past tense)
4. I wasn't paid (not pay) for the work. (Past tense)
5. Policemen are often asked (often ask) the way. (Present tense)
6. Their lawn is cut (cut) once a week. (Present tense)
7. We will be asked (ask) by the police. (Future tense)
8. The towels weren't used (not use). (Past tense)
9. He hasn't been sold (not sell) the jewels. (Present perfect).
10. They are taught (teach) French. (Present tense)
11. The fire brigade was phoned (phone) soon after the fire had broken out. (Past
tense)
12. You will be laughed (laugh) at if you talk such nonsense. (Future tense)
13. All the fruits were eaten up (eat up) by the guests. (Past tense)
14. The letter will be answered (answer) tomorrow. (Future tense)
15. Stamps are sold (sell) here. (Present tense)