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Write Passive Sentences in Simple Present

The document provides examples of sentences rewritten in different tenses of the passive voice, including simple present, simple past, present perfect, and future tense. It also contains exercises asking the reader to rewrite active voice sentences in the passive voice in these different tenses. Finally, it lists additional sentences for the reader to convert to the passive voice. The document focuses on demonstrating and practicing the formation and use of passive voice across several English tenses.

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Write Passive Sentences in Simple Present

The document provides examples of sentences rewritten in different tenses of the passive voice, including simple present, simple past, present perfect, and future tense. It also contains exercises asking the reader to rewrite active voice sentences in the passive voice in these different tenses. Finally, it lists additional sentences for the reader to convert to the passive voice. The document focuses on demonstrating and practicing the formation and use of passive voice across several English tenses.

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1. Write passive sentences in Simple Present.

the documents / print


the window / open
the shoes / buy
the car / wash
the litter / throw away
the letter / send
the book / read / not
the songs / sing / not
the food / eat / not
the shop / close / not

2. Write passive sentences in Simple Past.


the test / write
the table / set
the cat / feed
the lights / switch on
the house / build
dinner / serve
this computer / sell / not
the car / stop / not
the tables / clean / not
the children / pick up / not

3. Write passive sentences in Present Perfect.


the postcard / send
the pencils / count
the door / close
the beds / make
the mail / write
the trees / plant
the money / spend
the room / book / not
the rent / pay / not
the people / inform / not

4. Write passive sentences in Future I.


the exhibition / visit
the windows / clean
the message / read
the thief / arrest
the photo / take
these songs / sing
the sign / see / not
a dictionary / use / not
credit cards / accept / not

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the ring / find / not

5.Exercise on Passive Voice - Simple Present

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.


He opens the door. -
We set the table. -
She pays a lot of money. -
I draw a picture. -
They wear blue shoes. -
They don't help you. -
He doesn't open the book. -
You do not write the letter. -
Does your mum pick you up? -
Does the police officer catch the thief? –

6. Exercise on Passive Voice - Simple Past

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.


She sang a song. -
Somebody hit me. -
We stopped the bus. -
A thief stole my car. -
They didn't let him go. -
She didn't win the prize. -
They didn't make their beds. -
I did not tell them. -
Did you tell them? -
Did he send the letter? –

7. Exercise on Passive Voice - Present Perfect

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.


Kerrie has paid the bill. -
I have eaten a hamburger. -
We have cycled five miles. -
I have opened the present. -
They have not read the book. -
You have not sent the parcel. -
We have not agreed to this issue. -
They have not caught the thieves. -
Has she phoned him? -
Have they noticed us? –

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8. Rewrite the sentences:
Rachel will give you some advice.
→
I sent him a letter.
→
The police officer showed us the way.
→
Our neighbour gave me a lift.
→
We have asked him a favour.
→
She told me a lie.
→
They have written her a postcard.
→
Kerrie will make you a cup of tea.
→
The waiter has not brought us the coffee.
→
They did not offer her a seat.
→
Rachel will give you some advice.
→
I sent him a letter.
→
The police officer showed us the way.
→
Our neighbour gave me a lift.
→
We have asked him a favour.
→
She told me a lie.
→
They have written her a postcard.
→
Kerrie will make you a cup of tea.
→
The waiter has not brought us the coffee.
→
They did not offer her a seat.
→
People know that she is a good swimmer.
→
They say that Francis is in hospital.
→
They think that the children are in bed.

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→
People believe that the robber has worked in the bank.
→
People believe that nuclear power stations are dangerous.
→
His collegues thought that he was on holiday.
→
People know that cars pollute the environment.
→
They suppose that the new product will come out soon.
→
They found that the mission was impossible.
→
They believe that she will win a gold medal.
→
9. Put the sentences into passive voice:

1. The teacher is calling the roll.


The roll………………………
2. Susie lost her money on a side road.
Money……………………………..
3. Father gave the order to the waiter.
The waiter………………………..
4. The police have investigated the case for two months.
The case……………………………………………..
5. The secretary types the letters and sends them by morning post.
The letters………………………………………………………
6. The journalists often interview political leaders.
Political leaders………………………………..
7. They say that famous people wear very expensive clothes.
Famous people…………………………………………….
8. They are building a new town hall this year.
A new town hall……………………………
9. The dentist pulled his tooth out.
His tooth………………………
10. The old woman fed crumbs to the pigeon.
The pigeons……………………………..
11. The guide is showing exhibits to the tourists.
The tourists………………………………..
12. They will give the result to the applicants waiting outside for the building.
The applicants……………………………………………………
13. Mr. Brown always gives flowers to his wife on their wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Brown……………………………………………………..
14. The manager was promised a salary rise to his employees.
A salary rise………………………………………………
15. She handed her application form to the deputy manager.

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Her application form…………………………………….
16. They read carefully the instructions before using the equipment.
The instructions…………………………………………………

10. Put the sentences into passive voice:

1. Buses take the commuters home each evening.


2. They put the saddles on their horses and went for a ride.
3. Parents don’t make their children work very hard at home nowadays.
4. You can admire the beautiful scenery from our house.
5. He will send his car abroad.
6. Smoke filled the dinning-room.
7. The headmaster has sent the students to the library.
8. Someone has stolen my purse.
9. A van will bring the milk to your hotel.
10. The Manager wrote the reply letters.

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