Passive Voice
Reported Speech
100

The teacher graded the exams.

The exams were graded by the teacher.

100

She said, “I am tired.”

She said that she was tired.

200

The company released a new product.

A new product was released by the company.

200

Anna said, “I live in London.”

Anna said that she lived in London.

300

The storm damaged several houses.

Several houses were damaged by the storm.

300

She said, “I am studying for the exam now.”

She said that she was studying for the exam then.

400

The manager gave the employees clear instructions.

The employees were given clear instructions by the manager.

400

Sarah said, “I can’t come to the party tonight.”

Sarah said that she couldn’t come to the party that night.

500

The technician repaired the computer using special tools.

The computer was repaired by the technician using special tools.

500

The scientist said, “If we reduce pollution, the climate will improve.”

The scientist said that if they reduced pollution, the climate would improve.