PASSIVE VOICE
The Beatles recorded the songs “Revolution” and “Hey Jude” in 1968.
The songs “Revolution” and “Hey Jude” were recorded by The Beatles in 1968.
“I’m enjoying my new job.”
Carol…
Carol said she was enjoying her new job.
“Don’t worry. I’ll return your book tomorrow.” (promise)
Carol…
Carol promised to return my book tomorrow. //
Carol promised that she would return my book tomorrow.
Having a lot of influence on someone.
Influential
All the students has been invited to the music concert.
All the students have been invited to the music concert.
The waitress serves breakfast at 7:00 am.
Breakfast is served (by the waitress) at 7:00 am.
“I will call you later.”
He…
He said he would call me later.
“I don’t want to dance with your friend.” (refuse)
She…
She refused to dance with my friend.
A period of two weeks.
Fortnight
The Olympic Games will be show live on TV.
The Olympic Games will be shown live on TV.
Someone has made a complaint.
A complaint has been made (by someone).
“I can’t find my keys.”
She…
She said she couldn’t find her keys.
“You should visit the Picasso Museum.” (recommend)
The tourist guide…
The tourist guide recommended visiting the Picasso Museum. //
The tourist guide recommended that we visit the Picasso Museum.
The door or entrance that passengers use to get inside the airplane.
Gate
She agreed taking my little sister to the park tomorrow.
She agreed to take my little sister to the park tomorrow. //
She agreed that she would take my little sister to the park tomorrow.
The police officers are questioning him now.
He is being questioned by the police officers now.
“My son doesn’t like school.”
She…
She said her son didn’t like school.
“Would you like to have dinner with me?” (invite)
Andy…
Andy invited me to have dinner with him.
A house that is protected against extreme weather. It will have the desired temperature all year.
Insulated house
I suggested to spend two weeks in London.
I suggested spending two weeks in London. //
I suggested that we spend two weeks in London.
They won’t recognize her in those dark glasses.
She won’t be recognized (by them) in those dark glasses.
“We may visit Scotland in August.”
They...
They said they might visit Scotland in August.
“Don’t park in this street!” (warn)
The man…
The man warned us not to park in this street.
Something (such as an electronical device) is ready to use or available if needed.
On standby
He told me he didn’t have breakfast this morning.
He told me he hadn’t had breakfast this morning.