Complete the sentences
Rewrite the sentence (Passive)
Negative Forms
Rewrite the Sentence (active)
Stative Passive Verbs
100

Alex paints his parents' house every two years. 

Alex's parents' house ____every two years. 

is painted 
100
Rob will write the letter now. 

The letter will be written by Rob now. 

100

I was given candy today. 

I was not/ wasn't given candy today. 

100

The road near our house is being widened by workers. 

Workers are widening the road near our house. 

100

Sometimes, they are tired ____ acting and seek new challenges. 


of 

200

People use cotton and wool to make clothing.

Cotton and wool ____ to make clothing.

are used 

200

They are serving pizza for lunch. 

Pizza is being served for lunch. 

200

I read a book last night. 

I didn't read a book last night. 

200
The refrigerator and oven should be cleaned by someone. 

Someone should clean the refrigerator and oven. 

200

Often, therefore, they are excited ____doing something new. 

about 

300

Many of my friends visit the beach in July. 

The beach ____by many of my friends.

is visited 

300

They tested people for the disease. 

People were tested for the disease. 

300

The phones were taken by the teacher. 

The phones weren't/ were not taken by the teacher. 

300

The movie was described as boring, uneventful, and pointless.  

They described the movie the movie as boring, uneventful, and pointless.

300

Because they are acquainted ____so many movie executives, it is much easier for these actors to become directors. 

with 

400

Susan and Alberto do their homework most nights. 

Their homework ____ most nights by Susan and Alberto. 

is done 

400

I was cooking dinner when you called. 

Dinner was being cooked by me when you called. 

400

Buna is absent and everyone is happy. 

Buna is not/ isn't absent and everyone is happy. 

400

Complaints are being made by customers that the products were designed poorly. 

Customers are making complaints that products were designed poorly. 

400

Many people are not convinced ____ actors should work as directors. 

that

500

Millions of people watch the World Cup every four years. 

The World Cup _____by millions of people every four years. 

is watched 

500

People can watch baseball on TV now. 

Baseball can be watched on TV now. 

500

The pool is clean. 

The pool is not/ isn't clean. 

500

It is said by many students that they are not in favor of school uniforms. 

Many students say that they are not in favor of school uniforms. 

500

It is believed ____ actors don't have enough experience to direct movies. 

that