Active to Passive
Apple designs computers and cellphones.
Computers and cellphones are designed by Apple.
People know that he is living in China.
He is known to be living in China
People think that half the class will pass the exam.
It is thought that half the class will pass the exam.
"Jitterbug Perfume" was written by Tom Robbins.
Tom Robins wrote "Jitterbug Perfume".
It is thought that he made a million pounds last year. (Change it to PERSONAL PASSIVE)
He is thought to have made a million pounds last year.
People have grown oranges here for centuries.
Oranges have been grown here for centuries.
The journalists report that at least 20,000 people have died in a month.
At least 20,000 people are reported to have died in a month.
People say the criminal was arrested.
It is said that the criminal was arrested.
He was disappointed by the movie.
The movie disappointed him.
People think that he is living in South America.
He ..... in South America. (Use between 2 and 5 words, and use the verb BE)
He is thought to be living in South America.
Sony has recently created a new robot.
A new robot has recently been created by Sony.
Everybody thinks that playing an instrument helps your brain develop.
Playing an instrument is thought to help your brain develop.
Everybody thinks that Messi is a good football player.
It is thought that Messi is a good football player.
The present was given to her by her co-worker.
Her co-worker gave her the present.
They should have finished the project ages ago.
(Change it to PASSIVE)
The project should have been finished ages ago.
They are looking for a cure to COVID-19.
A cure to COVID-19 is being looked for.
People expect that he will hand over the business to his daughter soon.
He is expected to hand over the business to his daughter soon.
The government will reduce taxes. (believe)
It is believed that the government will reduce taxes.
This book is being read by all the students.
All the students are reading this book.
DAILY DOUBLE - DOUBLE OR NOTHING!
He is believed to have invested much of his money in property.
They were building the factory when I last came here .
The factory was being built when I last came here.
We know that the sales dropped significantly.
The sales are known to have dropped significantly.
Engineers know that the engine was faulty.
It is known that the engine was faulty.
A new shopping mall is going to be built in Pasadena.
People are going to build a new shopping mall in Pasadena.
They think that the manager will resign.
It ..... the manager will resign. (Use between 2 and 5 words, and the verb IS)
It is thought that the manager will resign.