Passive Voice
Eating (is - has) not allowed in class.
IS
Why can't you go to Buenos Aires on foot? (far.)
Because it is too far (away).
James was the President's cook for many years. Now he doesn't cook anymore.
James used to cook for the President.
James used to be the President's cook.
Kate burnt her cake. (forget it in the oven.)
If you _______________ (give) me your address, I _________________ (send) you a card.
GIVE
WILL SEND
Paper (invented – was invented) in China.
WAS INVENTED
Why can't Lilly wear shorts in winter? (cold)
Because it is too cold.
Now Goku has two dogs. But when he was a little boy he hated them. (neg.)
Goku didn't use to like dogs (when he was a little boy).
Mary has three hotels, two Ferraris, one yacht, a private jet, and a mansion. (have a lot of money)
She must have a lot of money.
If you ______________ (wait) a minute, sir, I __________________ (see) if the manager is free.
WAIT
WILL SEE
Only members of the club (can use – are used) the swimming pool.
CAN USE
Because he doesn't have enough money.
Mom ran 10 km, then she went to sleep. (because.)
Lucy had 4 tests today. (tired)
She must be tired.
If the dress _____________________ (not - fit) you, madam, we ______________ (change) it.
DOESN'T FIT
WILL CHANGE
Meat (is – will be) sold at the butcher’s.
IS
I love studying English. 🥰
So do I!
First, he ate his breakfast, then he went to school. (after.)
After he had eaten his breakfast, he went to school.
After he had finished his breakfast, he went to school.
John finished the test in 5 minutes. (very difficult.)
It can't have been very difficult.
We __________________ (not - work), if you _______________ (not - give) us longer holidays.
WILL NOT WORK
DON'T GIVE
His bedroom (has been turned – turned) into a music studio.
HAS BEEN TURNED
I am not scared.
Nor am I.
Lara finished her homework, then she went to sleep. (after.)
After Lara had finished her homework, she went to sleep.
Pam answered the phone and heard Lisa crying. (happy.)
She can't have felt happy.
She can't have been happy.
I _____________________ (give) him a prize if he _________________ (behave) properly.
BEHAVES