Passive Voice
Correct the following sentence:
Ryan told the police that his cell phone was stealing.
Ryan told the police that his cell phone was stolen.
Complete this sentence using the causative form. Use context clues to determine the appropriate tense.
The grass is far too tall. We need ___________ (it / cut).
The grass is far too tall. We need to have it cut.
Select the most suitable option:
The toddler tipped over his cup on / by accident.
The toddler tipped over his cup by accident.
Select the most suitable option:
The defendant denied / refused that he was at the scene of the crime.
The defendant denied that he was at the scene of the crime.
Correct the following sentence:
The tests must correcting before 5:00 PM on Friday.
The tests must be corrected before 5:00 PM on Friday.
Complete the sentence using the most suitable form of the verb in brackets.
Many good men _______ (lost) during the battle.
Many good men were lost during the battle.
Complete this sentence using the causative form. Use context clues to determine the appropriate tense.
The couple _____________ (their wedding cake / decorate) by the catering company this week.
The couple will have their wedding cake decorated by the catering company this week.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the one provided, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
This recipe makes me think about one my grandmother made.
OF
This recipe _____________________ one my grandmother made.
This recipe reminds me of one my grandmother made.
Select the most suitable option:
The royal family has ordered / announced / claimed that the queen has given birth to two healthy twin boys.
The royal family has announced that the queen has given birth to two healthy twin boys.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the one provided, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
I can't tell which twin is which!
DISTINGUISH
I can't ___________ the twins!
I can't distinguish between the twins!
Rewrite the following active sentence as a passive sentence.
The king collected taxes from his subjects.
Taxes were collected from the king's subjects.
Complete this sentence using the causative form. Use context clues to determine the appropriate tense.
You've procrastinated on that five page essay for a week. How will you _____ (do) by tomorrow?
You've procrastinated on that five page essay for a week. How will you have it done by tomorrow?
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the one provided, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
The color green often goes together with the idea of greed or jealousy in literature.
WITH
Green ____________ greed or jealousy in literature.
Green is often associated with greed or jealousy in literature.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the one provided, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
"Please keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle," said the ride attendant.
INSTRUCTED
The ride attendant _______ keep our hands and arms inside the vehicle.
The ride attendant instructed us to keep our hands and arms inside the vehicle.
Report the following question. Use as much of the original language as possible.
"Could I interest you in anything to drink?" the waiter asked the group.
The waiter asked ________.
The waiter asked the group if they were interested in drinking anything.
The waiter asked the group if they were interested in any drinks.
The waiter asked the group if they were interested in anything to drink.
Complete the sentence using the most suitable form of the verb in brackets.
Parents may ______ (alarm) by violence in films, so we provide content warnings and movie ratings so they can make informed choices about what to see with their families.
Parents may be alarmed by violence in films, so we provide content warnings and movie ratings so they can make informed choices about what to see with their families.
Complete this sentence using the causative form. Use context clues to determine the appropriate tense.
Don't worry about paying for the burnt pizza. I had the owner __________ (refund) our order.
Don't worry about paying for the burnt pizza. I had the owner refund our order.
Select the most suitable option:
This policy will insure your car from / with / against theft and any damages over $5,000.
This policy will insure your car against theft and any damages over $5,000.
Complete the second sentence as a report of the first sentence:
"Please phone the front desk if you need anything," the receptionist told the couple.
The receptionist advised _____________________.
The receptionist advised the couple to phone the front desk if they needed anything.
Make this sentence more formal using the passive voice.
The council has decided to onboard the new hires starting next week.
It has been decided that the new hires will be onboarded starting next week.
Rewrite the following active sentence as a passive sentence.
There is a rumor that the taxi drivers will strike tomorrow.
It is rumored that the taxi drivers will strike tomorrow.
Complete this sentence using the causative form. Use context clues to determine the appropriate tense.
Cuba ________ (have) hurricane relief aid delivered in the past; the US is likely to deliver more again.
Cuba has had hurricane relief aid delivered in the past; the US is likely to deliver more again.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the one provided, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
Thousands of dollars in damages were caused by the accident.
RESULTED
The accident __________ damages.
The accident resulted in thousands of dollars in damages.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY -- this question is worth 1000 points in total.
Rewrite the sentence in reported speech, using the verbs given in a suitable form. Some may be negative.
"I'm so sorry, but I can't accept this return," said the cashier.
(say) + (could)
(say) + (be able to)
(apologize for)
The cashier said that he was sorry (that) he could not accept the return.
The cashier said that he was sorry (that) he would not be able to accept the return.
The cashier apologized for not being able to accept the return.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY -- this question is worth 1000 points in total.
Rewrite the sentence in reported speech, using the verbs given in a suitable form. Some may be negative.
"Don't forget to lock the door, Kate", Mr. Spade said.
(remind)
(say) + (should)
(remind) + (need)
Mr. Spade reminded Kate to lock the door.
Mr. Spade said (that) Kate should (remember to) lock the door.
Mr. Spade reminded Kate that she needed to lock the door.