Practice
1.- Complete the following sentences using the present form of the passive.
1) Many accidents at work are caused
by careless behaviour.
2) The roof if the office is held
on by cement.
3) Paella is made
with rice, onions, peppers and either meat
or seafod.
4) Nokia mobile phones are turned on
by pressng the button at the top.
2.- Complete the following sentences using the past form of the passive.
1) The workbook was written
by Sarah Jones.
2) The drink was drunk
by the secretary.
3) The computer was turned off
at five o´clock
4) The company was started
in 1999.
3.- Change the following sentences from the active to the passive.
1) We keep the plates in the cup board
The plates are kept in the cupboard
2) Someone found Jim´s bag lying in the street
Jim´s bag was found lying in the street
3) You can obtain this tape at your local library
This tape can be obtained at your local library
4) Someone told me to parking car ourside
in the street
I was told to park my car outside in the street
5) They sold their car for over $20,000
Their car was sold for over $20, 000
6) No body has heard of Paul since he
went to live in Australia
Paul has not been hear of since he went
to live in Australia
7) They sell sweets at most newsagents
Sweets are sold at most newsagents
8) They do not allow you to borrow more than three books
You are not allowed to borrow more than 3 books