Active to Passive
The tornadoes damaged many houses throughout the city.
The faculty (attend) _____ the meeting.
Active: The faculty attended the meeting.
The children were (mesmerize) _____ by the magician.
The children were mesmerized by the magician.
Where did Ruth go?
I don't know ______.
I don't know where Ruth went.
Complete the sentence with who, which, whose, where, or when:
Mark would like to know the name of the restaurant _____ I got that delicious sandwich.
where
Someone asked me to take a picture of them.
I was asked to take a picture of them. (no by-phrase necessary)
The jewelry store (rob) ____ while the staff were out to lunch.
Passive: The jewelry store was robbed while the staff were out to lunch.
Change to -ing form:
I was amazed by the story.
The story was amazing.
Will they come to the party this weekend?
I am not sure _______.
I am not sure whether/if they will come to the party this weekend (or not).
Complete the sentence with whom, at whom, at which, or when:
That is the governor _____ the people of Georgia elected last year.
whom
Someone has asked the students to submit their best work from the course.
The students have been asked to submit their best work from the course. (no by-phrase necessary)
We (should + invite) _____ Margaret and Tom to the party.
Active: We should invite Margaret and Tom to the party.
(Experience) ______ teachers always make sure to challenge their students.
Experienced teachers always make sure to challenge their students.
I am not sure what time I should arrive at wedding.
I am not sure what time to arrive at the wedding.
Combine the sentences. Use the 2nd sentence as adjective clause:
I saw a popular celebrity at a restaurant the other day. I have seen her in many movies.
I saw a popular celebrity who I have seen in many movies at a restaurant the other day.
The theatre is playing the new blockbuster movie.
The new blockbuster movie is being played by the theatre.
I am still waiting for the package. It (should + arrive) _____ yesterday.
Active: I am still waiting for the package. It should have arrived yesterday.
Change to -ed form:
She has a fascinating perspective on the negative effects of social media.
Possible answer:
I am fascinated by her perspective on the negative effects of social media.
Combine the two sentences to form a noun clause with that:
I am going to start my new job next month. I am excited.
I am excited that I am going to start my new job next month.
or
That I am going to start my new job next month is exciting.
Complete the sentences with your own words. Use an adjective clause:
I have three ______, one of ________.
Possible answer:
I have three cars, one of which is a convertible.
Huffing and puffing, we arrived at the classroom door with only seven seconds to spare.
N/A
I can't find my leftovers from the other night. They (must + throw out) ____.
Passive: I can't find my leftovers from the other night. They must have been thrown out.
The (determine) ______ lawyer is fighting for justice in a very (challenge) _____ case.
The determined lawyer is fighting for justice in a very challenging case.
You are planning to go hiking with a friend. This friend wants to bring his dog and asks you if it is ok. It doesn't matter to you.
What would you say? Use a noun clause.
Possible answer:
I don't mind if/whether you bring your dog (or not).
Combine the sentences and include commas if necessary:
Last April 1st, my brothers played a really mean prank on me. It was April Fools' Day.
Last April 1st, when it was April Fools' Day, my brothers played a really mean prank on me.