Passive Voice 1
Someone cleans the windows every Monday
The windows are cleaned every Monday
They built this bridge in 1602
This bridge was built in 1602
Someone will send this package by Fedex
This package will be sent by Fedex
John gave a bar of chocolate to Jill
Jill was given a bar of chocolate by John
A bar of chocolate was given to Jill by John
The dog was taken out by Kim last night
Kim took the dog out last night.
Someone sells coconuts at the beach
Coconuts are sold at the beach
John's mother raised him in a small town.
John was raised in a small town by his mother.
(note: the 'by his mother' phrase can be after the verb or at the end of the sentence)
Airbus will design a new aeroplane
A new aeroplane will be designed by Airbus
They offered the job to Simon
Simon was offered the job (by them)
The job was offered to Simon (by them)
The car was washed by Tommy last Saturday
Tommy washed the car last Saturday
They cut down thousands of trees every day
Thousands of trees are cut down every day
was damaged
The president will give a speech tonight
A speech will be given by the president tonight
Susan will teach the grammar to the students
The students will be taught the grammar by Susan
The grammar will be taught to the students by Susan
Will the letters be delivered by the postman?
Will the postman deliver the letters?
Many consider the iPhone to be the best phone ever
The iPhone is considered to be the best phone ever
People didn’t use credit cards much 30 years ago
Credit cards weren’t used much 30 years ago
I don't think he will sell his car soon
I don't think his car will be sold soon
I asked the question to David
David was asked the question (by me)
The question was asked to David (by me)
Was the chef seen yesterday?
Did anyone see the chef yesterday?
Many consider U2 the most successful band ever
U2 are considered the most successful band ever
Picasso painted some of the most expensive paintings ever
Some of the most expensive paintings ever were painted by Picasso
We will have to do something about that
Something will have to be done about that
American Universities offer young scientists the best opportunities for research
Young scientists are offered the best opportunities for research by American Universities
The best opportunities for research are offered by American Universities
Appetizers and drinks will be served at my party tonight
I will serve appetizers and drinks at my party tonight