PASSIVE WITH INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS

I. Change these sentences into passive voice.

1. She had to wear uniform yesterday.
Uniform had to be worn by her yesterday.
2. My family won't have to book two rooms for the next holiday.
Two rooms won’t have to be booked for the next holiday by my family.
3. The government are going to cut off some welfares next year.
Some welfares are going to be cut off by the government next year.
4. We are used to having lunch at 11:30
Lunch is used to being had by us at 11:30.
5. They didn't use to use these room ages ago
These rooms weren’t used to use by them ages ago.
6. She is going to clear her bed up this afternoon.
Her bed is going to be cleared up by her this afternoon.
7. My mother wants me to prepare dinner for all family.
I am wanted to prepare dinner for all family by my mother.
Dinner is wanted to be prepared for all family by me by my mother.
8. Old people expect the government to raise the pension.
The government are expected to raise the pension by old people.
9. We have to find out an effective solution to ease the pollution in this river.
An effective solution has to be found out to ease the pollution in this river (by us).
10. Are you going to spend the holiday in Nha Trang with your family?
Is the holiday going to be spent in Nha Trang with your family (by you)?
11. They didn't want to disturb me.
I wasn’t wanted to be disturbed by them.
12. She must lock the doors all tines.
The doors must be locked all times by her.
13. Most people don’t steal because they are afraid that someone will catch them.
Most people don’t steal because they are afraid that they will be caught (by someone).
14. To be told you are no good can destroy your confidence.
Your confidence can be destroyed by to be told you are no good.
15. I hate it when people ask me stupid questions.
 It is hated by me when I am asked stupid questions.
16. It’s dangerous to use the equipment if nobody instructs you.
It’s dangerous to use the equipment if you aren’t instructed.
II. Put the verbs in suitable forms
1. I don't like being laughed at (laugh at)
2. Sam remembers being told (tell about) the party.
3. His greatest ambitious is to be/being chosen (choose) to take part in the Olymics.
4. Being/To be accepted (accept) for that course changes my life.
5. The children are looking forward to being filmed (film) for that television programme.
6. I hate being asked (ask) my age.
7. He was a difficult child, probably due to being looked after (look after) by a series of different
foster parents.
8. He doesn't respond very well to be asked (ask) to do things.
9. She remembers being given (give) the book.
10. I don't like cheating/being cheated (cheat).
11. She is always willing to help, but she doesn't like being called (call) at home.
12. I expected to be invited (invite) to the party, but I wasn't.
13. The mail is supposed to be delivered. (deliver)
14. They expected to meet (meet) at the airport.
15. I don't appreciate being interrupted (interrupt) when I am speaking.
16. Avoid giving (give) your houseplants too much water.
17. The mountain climbers are in danger of being killed (kill) by an avalanche.
18. When I told her the news she seemed to be surprised (surprise)
19. They don't enjoy being laughed (laugh) at by other people.
20. I didn't wish to be sent (send) to the other branch.
21. She avoided being photographed (photogragh).
22. To be robbed/ Being robbed (rob) is an awful experience.
23. I am still angry about being fired (fire) by her.
24. Her baby loves being held (hold)
25. To be/Being served (serve) quickly is important for customers in a restaurant.
26. Do you remember being paid/paying (pay)?
27. I am expecting to be given (give) a pay-rise next month.
28. She is hoping to be elected (elect) president.
29. The carpet needs washing (wash).
30. These doors should be shut (shut) at night.