CHANGE THESE SENTENCES INTO PASSIVE VOICE

1.-My best friend showed me some lovely cats in the garden

2.-The secretary is sending the customers some letters.
3.-Elisabeth has taken her pupils to the Museum of Arts.
4.-Bernard was telling some lies to his friends in the pub.
5.-Mr Hayden wished his employees a great weekend.
6.-Carol brought her mother a lot of fresh fruit from the market.
7.-Charles is writing a few postcards to his relatives.
8.-Katherine had given her boyfriend an expensive golden watch.
9.-Louis left his luggage at the hotel.
10.-Jennifer is singing her mother a new song.
11.- Will you cook some biscuits for your friends tomorrow?
12.-The Smith family cant accept all that money.
13.-The librarian lent the girls a few English magazines.
14.-We are buying Jimmy a new leather armchair.
15.-The new teacher teaches us Physics at the high school.
16.-Roger painted a strange portrait for his wife.
17.- Helene didnt pay the company the electricity bill.
18.-Alexander is making the baby a new bed.
19.-The cleaner has cleaned Martins bedroom.
20.- Patricia told her friend Paul nasty words.
Complete the sentences using the right tense.
1. If the weather is fine tomorrow, we ____________ (have) a picnic.
1. If everybody _________ (turn) the lights out when they left a room, we
would save a lot of energy.
2. He _________ (not,be) so unfit if he took more exercise.
3. We _________ (be) on time if theres no traffic.
4. I would have phoned you if I ____________(know) your number.
5. The team _____________ (win) the match if Jenny had been playing.
6. When you heat water to 100 degrees Celcius, it ________ (boil).
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7. Ill take an umbrella, if it ________ (rain).

8. It would be nicer for everyone if the government ____________ (ban)
cars entering the city centre.
9. There ___________ (not,be) an accident if you had been more careful!
10.If a stranger offers you a lift in his car, ______________ (not,accept) it.
11.If you are a nice people, they ___________ (be) nice to you.
12.Uncle Pauls car wouldnt have stolen if he _____________ (lock) it.
13.What ________ you _______ (do) this evening if you didnt have so much
homework?
14.Terry would get better marks if he _________ (work) harder.
15.Would she have passed her test if she _____________ (work) harder?
16.The holiday would have been more fun if my cousins _____________
(come).
17.If you ___________ (find) some money in the street, what would you do
with it?
18.She always _________ (ring) her friend if she gets early from school.
19.Victor, you will get a stomach ache if you _________ (eat) that quickly!
Rewrite these senteces
1. Youd better see a doctor
If................................................
2. He wont help you if you dont ask him
Unless..................................................
3. Take your medicine, otherwise you wont get better.
If.................................................................
4. Youd better confess your crime.
If.......................................................................
5. She went home early because she was exhausted.
If........................................................................
6. You wont understand the story unless you finish the book.
If........................................................................
7. They would be at the reception but they werent invited.
If..........................................................................

8. The film was very popular, otherwise the director wouldnt have won
Oscar.
If............................................................................
9. I am lost in London because I dont have a map.
If.............................................................................
10.He didnt go to the concert because he didnt know about it.
If..............................................................................
1. It wasnt necessary for you to give him a present
You ..............................................................................................
2. I advise you to stop eating chocolate
You .........................................................................................
3. Its possible that she has already phoned him
She ............................................................................................
4. He is obliged to go to the police station once a month
He .................................................................................................
5. Talking is not permitted during the test
6. You ...........................................................................................
7. It would be a good idea for him to stop smoking
8. He ..............................................................................................
9. It isnt necessary to wear a pullover in this weather
10.You .............................................................................................
.
11.Perhaps hes the person I saw on the train
12.I ..................................................................................................
......
13.It wasnt necessary for you to bring flowers as I already had a
lot
14.You..............................................................................................
......
15.Im sure Jim didnt mention the matter to anyone

16.Jim ..............................................................................................
.............
17.You are not allowed to leave until the exam is finished
18.You ..............................................................................
19.Id better start saving for my summer holiday
20.I .............................................................................................
21.It wasnt necessary to get dressed up, so we didnt
Reported speech
1. He expects a lot o work for very little money, complained one of
the secretaries
2. He said Dont forget to send a card when you arrive!
3. You pressed the wrong button, said the mechanic
4. The neighbour said Your door is the dirtiest in the street?
5. Come in and look round. There is no obligation to buy, said the
shopkeeper
6. He said, Dont walk on the ice! It isnt safe!
7. They suggested to me, What about putting an advertisement in
the local newspaper?
8. She asked her brother, If the police stop me, what will you say?
9. Were you doing your homework when your friends phoned you? I
asked him
10.I often see my boyfriend in the evenings, She said
11.Im going out with all my friends in next Saturday, he told her
12.We were having dinner with the Browns when you arrived, They
said
13.Did the doctor give you any medicine?, he asked me
14.Where has your neighbour left her bike?, we asked him
15.Which of the films have you seen?, the teacher asked
16.What time does the film finish?, Nick asked
17.I may stop smoking, She told them
18.Please, stop following me around and go away, He asked
19.You wont regret visiting my country, She told him
20.She was listening to music when the phone rang, He said
21.Can I park my car in West Street?, I asked
22.

Shut up!, he ordered us

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USE RELATIVE PRONOUN OR A RELATIVE ADVERB TO COMBINE EACH

PAIR OF SENTENCES BELOW:
1.

The student is from China. He sits next to me.

_____________________________________________________________

2.

The matter has been settled. You were arguing about it last night.
_____________________________________________________________

3.

Last week, I returned to my village. I was born there forty years

ago.
_____________________________________________________________

4.

Mr. Nams house is near mine. He is an experienced doctor.

_____________________________________________________________

5.

Do you remember the day? We first met on that day.

_____________________________________________________________

6.

Her latest novel is really good. I read it on holiday.

_____________________________________________________________

7.

The Games International Company has gone bankrupt. We have

done with them for many years.
_____________________________________________________________

8.

Amada is looking for a job. Her husband died a few months ago.
_____________________________________________________________

9.

The city has sixteen schools. Two of them are junior colleges.
_____________________________________________________________

10.

I tried on six pairs of shoes. I like none of them.

_____________________________________________________________

11.

My country is dependent on its income from coffee. The price of

coffee varies according to fluctuations in the world market.
_____________________________________________________________

12.

Max isnt at home. That worries me.

_____________________________________________________________

13.

Most of the people are wearing black. They came to the funeral.
_____________________________________________________________

14.

The wedding took place last Friday. Only members of the family
were invited to it.
_____________________________________________________________

15.

They gave us a lot of information. Most of it was useless.

_____________________________________________________________

16.

I have sent him some letter. Neither of them has arrived.

_____________________________________________________________

17.

Ten people applied for the job. None of them are suitable.
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_____________________________________________________________
18.

Mr. Carter is very interested in our plan. I spoke to him on the

phone last night.
_____________________________________________________________

19.

Do you know the name of the girl? Her passport was stolen
yesterday.
_____________________________________________________________

20.
The girl left him after a few months. He fell in love with the girl.
Rewrite the following sentences
1.It is a good idea to revise all subjects before exams.
You___________________________________________
2.It wasnt necessary for Gloria to iron the clothes.
Gloria__________________________________________
3.Perhaps she will arrive on time.
She______________________________________________
4.It is forbidden for students to take the books out of the library without
permission.
Students__________________________________________
5.I advise you to check the details before you sign the contract.
You______________________________________________________
6.Perhaps she will feel happy, because we will invite her to the concert.
If________________________________________________
7.They have arranged to go on excursion after the wedding ceremony. (are)
They______________________________________________________
8.He is planning to apply for a job in a multi-national company.(are)
He ____________________________________________________
9.Stephenie Meyer is the author. Her book became a best-seller overnight.
(Relative Clause)
_________________________________________________________________
10.You are obliged to pay attention to what the teacher says.
You_________________________________________________
11.He is afraid of heights, so he wont come climbing.
If _______________________________________________________
12.I havent seen an action film for three months.(last)
I ______________________________________________________
13.Doctors advise people to eat healthy food.
People____________________________________________
14.Authorities advise people to keep the speed limit when the roads are icy.
People____________________________________________________
15.I am planning to go on a 5-day holiday to Bahamas.(are)
I __________________________________________________
16.I dont think it is a good idea to lie on the beach at midday.
If __________________________________________________
17.She doesnt have many friends because she is very shy.
If______________________________________________
18.Lucy got married to a man. His family lives in Madrid.(Relative Clause)
_________________________________________________________________
19. Unless she apologizes to me. Ill never speak to her again.(If)
_______________________________________________________
20.When she was a child, she lived in a small village. (used to)
__________________________________________________________
21.We cant go there by car. It may be heavy snowy tomorrow. (if)
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__________________________________________________
22. The witness told the event. The judge took notes. (while)
___________________________________________________
23..Heres a photo of the hotel. We stayed there for long weekends.(Relative
Clause)
_______________________________________________________________
24. We last saw an action film three weeks ago. (Present Perfect)
________________________________________________________
25. John Guttenberg invented the printing press.(Passive Voice)
_________________________________________________________________
26. I dont like swimming so I prefer not to spend my holiday at the sea side.
____________________________________________________________________
27.. She did some research.She wrote a report. (before)
______________________________________________________________________
28.It is a good idea to ask your teacher for help with your studies.(should)
_________________________________________
29It wasnt necessary for him to buy a gift.
____________________________________(have)
30.Perhaps Alice is at the hairdressers.(may)
___________________________________________
31.You are forbidden to enter this area.(must)
_________________________________________
32. The scientsts advise people to take better care of the
environment(should)
_______________________________________________
33.Policemen are obliged to wear uniform while on duty. (to)
___________________________________________________
34.They have arranged to have a fancy dress ball after the graduation
ceremony .(are)
____________________________________________________
35.They are planning to move countryside after Robins retirement.(are)
__________________________________________________
36.He started painting fifteen years ago. (painted)
_________________________________________________________
37.We havent played squash for six months. (last)
___________________________________________________
38.She isnt well-qualified,so it is impossible for her to get the job.(If)
____________________________________________________
39.I dont think it is a good idea to tell a lie to your parents.(If)
________________________________________________
40.Tony is playing football with a boy .The boy is his cousin. (Relative C.)
______________________________________________________
41.Thats the boy. His bicycle was stolen yesterday. (Relative C.)
_______________________________________________________
42.Sam is mending the chair. He broke it yesterday. (Relative C.)
____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Rephrase each of the following sentences using the words given.
1. You must take my advice, otherwise you wont make a fortune.
If ...

2. In spite of planning everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong

for them.
Although
3. I think aggression is a very big problem.
He said
4. Can the film change the world?
Can the world...
5. Last week I worked 65 hours because I needed money to pay my
bills.
He said
6. Maria Molin is a Swedish girl. She has spent a year with a family in
London.
Maria Molin is a Swedish girl...
7. I cant do much exercise because I dont have enough free time.
If ....
8. He managed to smile although he was very unhappy.
In spite of
9. Do you think we can get a good job?
They asked the manager
10.

She is not allowed to go to the concert alone.

She cant
11.

Electrical non-polluting vehicles are being used by many

people.
Many people...
12.

His father doesnt earn much, so life isnt easy for them.

If
13.

More and more people are using a computer nowadays.

A computer...
14.

Miners should have good wages. Their work is one of the

hardest.

Miners, ...
15.

I think life will be easier in the future.

He said
16.

Although she speaks German very often, she has great

difficulty in expressing her opinions.

In spite of
17.

The course is very expensive, but I decided to take it.

Although
18.

Where do you buy the newspapers?

She wanted to know

19.

Teachers and parents should be vigilant.

Not only teachers

20.

The sea was rough. Thats why I didnt enjoy the journey.

If ...
REWRITING

1. Patricia gave me the letter. Martina wrote that letter for me. (RELATIVE
CLAUSE)

2. You didnt come to the lecture. You didnt get bored. (CONDITIONAL)

3. Paul complains about everything. (I WISH)

4. Im sure that Phil forgot his camera in my house. (MODAL)

5. An electrician came to my house to install my refrigerator yesterday.

(PASSIVE)

6. My uncle came to my house because he wanted to borrow my laptop.

(CONNECTOR)

7. My friend Mario has 3 sisters. My friend Mario lives in Madrid. (RELATIVE

CLAUSE)

8. Have you ever been to New York? Tom asked me. (REPORTED SPEECH)

9. I think its a good idea for you to study harder. (MODAL VERB)

10. Come on, lets go to the park, please, she said. (REP. SPEECH WITH
REP. VERB)

11. Journalists thought that Penlope Cruz was dating a new man. (PASSIVE)

12. Andrew is my best friend. His father is your teacher. (RELATIVE CLAUSE)

13. He didnt go to the conference because he didnt want to give a speech.

(CONNECTOR)

14. You should really talk to her, my mother said to me. (REP. SPEECH
WITH REP. VERB)

15. You are not a judge. Judges earn a lot of money. (CONDITIONAL)

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