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ACTIVE to PASSIVE

Yaiza’s father is a mechanic. His name is Juan Carlos. When I have a problem with my car, he fixes
it:

Juan Carlos fixes my car in his garage.


My car is fixed by Juan Carlos in his garage.

Juan Carlos fixed my car a couple of weeks ago.


My car was fixed by Juan Carlos a couple of weeks ago.

Juan Carlos has fixed my car and now I have to go to his garage and get it.
My car has been fixed by Juan Carlos and now I have to go to his garage and get it.

Juan Carlos will fix my car next week.


My car will be fixed by Juan Carlos next week.

Juan Carlos is fixing my car right now.


My car is being fixed by Juan Carlos right now.

Juan Carlos was fixing my car when the jack failed.


My car was being fixed by Juan Carlos when the jack failed.

Juan Carlos would fix my car if I had any problems with it.
My car would be fixed by Juan Carlos if I had any problems with it.

IMPERSONAL SENTENCES

They say that Ana is with Ivane.


It is said that Ana is with Ivane.

CAUSATIVE SENTENCES

SUBJECT + HAVE (same tense as the active sentence) + POSSESSION + PAST PARTICIPLE

They are fixing my car at Juan Carlos’ garage.


I am having my car fixed at Juan Carlos’ garage.

They painted my house yesterday.


I had my house painted yesterday.

They have filled up my pool.


I have had my pool filled up.

They are weaving a sweater for me.


I am having a sweater woven.

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