Look at the following sentences:
- John Turner opened the company in 1995
- The company was opened in 1995 by John Turner
What are the differences between the two sentences in terms of:
- Information
- Emphasis
- Form of the verb
Practice
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Many accidents at work by careless behaviour. |
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The roof if the office on by cement. |
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Paella with rice, onions, peppers and either meat or seafod. |
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Nokia mobile phones by pressng the button at the top. |
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2.- Complete the following sentences using the past form of the passive.
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The workbook By Sarah Jones. |
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The drink by the secretary. |
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The computer at five o´clock |
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The company in 1999. |
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3.- Change the following sentences from the active to the passive.
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We keep the plates in the cup board |
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Someone found Jim´s bag lying in the street
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You can obtain this tape at your local library |
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| 4) | Someone told me to parking car ourside in the street | |
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They sold their car for over $20,000
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No body has heard of Paul since he went to live in Australia |
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They sell sweets at most newsagents
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| 8) | They do not allow you to borrow more than three books |