Passive voice 1
Change the sentence to the passive:
The scientist solved the mathematical problem.
The mathematical problem was solved by the scientist.
There were only ___ students who enjoyed maths.
few / a few / some
Seven _____ by six equals forty-two.
multiplied
It was a shame, but ___ of us liked the film so we left before the end.
none
Correct the sentence:
New houses have been being built in the city.
New houses are have been built in the city.
Change to the passive:
The college sent each of us a letter.
Each of us was sent a letter (by the college).
___ my sister nor I like that food.
Neither
What ____ will this tree grow to?
height
I've lost my camera, so I'll have to buy ___ one for the holiday.
another
Correct the sentence:
Smoking is not recommend by doctors.
Smoking is not recommended by doctors.
Change to the passive:
You can find a lot of information on the internet.
A lot of information can be found on the internet.
I heard a noise. I think there is ___ in the garden!
someone
How ___ is the water in the pool?
deep
The ___ necessary to climb mountains is expensive.
equipment
Correct the sentence:
Many new products are been developed.
Many new products are being developed.
Change to the passive:
Most schools use the same books.
The same books are uses by most schools.
Could you turn off the ___ please?
lights
I would make a very bad ___. I never do calculations correctly.
Mathematician
How many ___ are there in your new house?
rooms
Correct the sentence:
Most changes will be being done until the end of the year.
Most changes will be done / will have been done by the end of the year.
Change to the passive:
My friend gave me a beautiful present for my birthday.
I was given a beautiful present for my birthday.
How many ___ have I told you not to sit on my chair?
times
In training we have to run the ___ of the football pitch.
length
I had very ___ time to finish the test, so I made a lot of mistakes.
little
Correct the sentence:
It is know that there are five continents in the world.
It is known that there are five continents in the world.