Change to Passive
Change to passive: People speak English in many countries.
English is spoken in many countries.
Rewrite: A hairdresser cuts my hair. → Use have.
I have my hair cut.
Is this passive or active? The cake was baked by Sarah.
Passive
What’s wrong? The book wrote by J.K. Rowling.
The book was written by J.K. Rowling.
Change to passive: They cleaned the room yesterday.
The room was cleaned yesterday.
Rewrite: A mechanic fixed my car. → Use get.
I got my car fixed.
Is this passive or causative? I had my phone stolen.
Causative
What’s wrong? I have my car repair yesterday.
I had my car repaired yesterday.
Change to passive: They are building a new library.
A new library is being built.
Rewrite: Someone is cleaning my house right now. → Use have.
I am having my house cleaned.
Passive or causative? She is having her nails done.
Causative
What’s wrong? The work is finish by noon.
The work is finished by noon.
Change to passive: Someone will deliver the package tomorrow.
The package will be delivered tomorrow.
Rewrite: An expert will decorate the living room. → Use get.
I will get the living room decorated.
Passive or active? They have invited us to the party.
Active
He got cut his hair last week.
He got his hair cut last week.
Change to passive: They have repaired my phone.
My phone has been repaired.
Rewrite: A tailor has made a suit for him. → Use have.
He has had a suit made.
Passive or causative? The documents were signed by the director.
Passive
What’s wrong? The dinner will been served at 8.
The dinner will be served at 8.