THE PASSIVE - ANSWERS

EXERCISE: Translate into English.

1. The invitations will be sent before Friday.

2. You will be sent the invitations before Friday.
3. This door mustn’t be opened.
4. That magazine can be thrown away.
5. The new shop will be opened before the end of July.
6. I have just been brought the keys of the new flat.
7. The exam should be done this week.
8. This palace was built by a famous architect whose name I can’t remember.
9. This song will be included in his latest album.
10. The 1992 Olympic Games were not held in London, but in Barcelona.
11. Petrol may be found in this area.
12. This film has been repeated four times.
13. The Eurovision Contest is held in a different country each year.
14. Romeo and Juliet was not written in 1965; it was written in 1565.
15. This mansion was begun in 1856 and was not finished until 1858.
16. This palace was built by a famous architect whose name I can’t remember.
17. This song will be included in his latest album.
18. The 1992 Olympic Games were not held in London, but in Barcelona.
19. Petrol may be found in this area.
20. This film has been repeated four times.
21. The Eurovision Contest is held in a different country each year.
22. Romeo and Juliet was not written in 1965; it was written in 1565.
23. This mansion was begun in 1856 and was not finished until 1858.
EXERCISE: Turn the following sentences into the passive voice.

1. We weren’t allowed to enter the museum at night.

2. We were told an incredible story.
3. I was asked for a meal and a glass of water by a beggar.
4. I was always lent the books by Charles.
5. John will be forbidden to go to the party with Mike.
6. An interesting job is being offered by Sally.
7. The children were given artificial respiration.
8. My brother has been offered a large sum of money.
9. We were brought the keys by the hotel manager.
10. I wasn’t told that Frank was ill.
11. Mr Wilkins will be allowed to go home.
12. My cousin was shown how to use the computer by my father.
13. I have been brought a big parcel.
14. My grandmother is being shown the glasses.
15. My brother should be told never to do that again.
16. The baby-sitter was given some last minute instructions.