Exercise 1. Change the following sentences into the passive voice: 1. You may forget the rules quickly. ..................................................................................................................
2. You should study the lessons repeatedly. ..................................................................................................................
3. Benjamin must win the competition. ..................................................................................................................
4. They should cancel the game. ..................................................................................................................
5. People can find some interesting animals in the zoo. ..................................................................................................................
6. They can’t build a new house at this location. ..................................................................................................................
7. We can’t drive this old car safely any more. .................................................................................................................
8. You should eat a hamburger with your hands – not a fork. ..................................................................................................................
9. You must put this glass vase in a safe place. ..................................................................................................................
10. Can just one person move that heavy chair? ..................................................................................................................
Convert following active sentences into passive forms
1. How many languages do they speak in Canada?
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2. Did Mary buy this beautiful dress?
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3. Are you going to help her solve that problem?
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4. Have you turned off the air-conditioner?
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5. When will you hand in the required assignment?
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6. How many times have i told you to keep silent in class?
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7. Should i send a complaint letter to the mayor?
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8. Had you come to any conclusions before we came?
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I-Change the sentences into the passive voice :
1-They wrote this report last week.
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2- Do millions of people watch this programme every day?
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3- They haven’t stamped the letter yet.
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4-A Japanese firm makes these television sets.
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5- We can’t repair your clock .
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6- They didn’t pay me for the work.
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7- An earthquake destroyed the town two week ago.
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8- Visitors must leave umbrellas and sticks in the cloakroom
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9- A machine could do this much more easily
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10- They didn’t look after the children properly
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11- Our body cannot make essential fatty acids or vitamins, so we must obtain them through diet.
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12. They have built three school in this city.
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13. Have you sent my letter yet?
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14. Jane has studied Vietnamese since she moved here in 2006.
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15. Have they just bought a new car?
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16. They don’t speak English in this country.
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17. Somebody broke into our cottage last Saturday.
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18. The teacher told them a funny story.
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19. The waitress brought him a big steak.
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20. Did she give him a box full of chocolates last night?
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Exercise 2. Change the following sentences into the passive voice:
. Someone stole my bag in the store ..........................................................................................................................................................
2. People don’t use this road very often. ..........................................................................................................................................................
3. They have changed the date of the meeting .......................................................................................................................................................... 4. Kelly can’t use this office right now. ..........................................................................................................................................................
5. My father painted this room since I was small. .........................................................................................................................................................
. 6. The workers are building a new road to my village. .........................................................................................................................................................
. 7. You should learn all the grammar rules. ..........................................................................................................................................................
8. She has cleaned the floors. ..........................................................................................................................................................
9. They will rebuild this rest room next month. .......................................................................................................................................................... 10. Karen is going to send the catalogue by air. ..........................................................................................................................................................
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Change the following sentences into the passive voice. ( Chuyển các câu sau sang bị động)
1. They can’t carry the piano upstairs.
2. Children should treat old men with respect.
3. You can’t wear this shirt because it is very small.
4. You must keep dogs outside shops.
5. You should open the wine about three hours before you use it. 6. You must not hammer nails into the walls without permission. 7. People must not leave bicycles in the hall.
8. You mustn’t use this machine after 5.30 p.m.
9. You must clean the wall before you paint it.
10. Should they help Jane with the sewing?
11. Must we finish the test before ten?
12. Some might have sent the letter to the wrong address.
13. They are going to steal your money if you are not careful.
14. You can’t buy cigarettes at a bakery.
15. You shouldn’t leave the engine running. 16. They would inform you of the changes.
II.Rewrite the following sentences as directed: 1. He represented me to Mr Brown last week. ( Change into Passive Voice) ___________________________________________________________________ 2. People are destroying large areas of forest every day. ( Change into Passive Voice) ___________________________________________________________________ 3. Somebody has bought the land next to our house. ( Change into Passive Voice) ___________________________________________________________________ 4. The scientists are studying the problem carefully. ( Change into Passive Voice) _________________________________________________________ 5. Someone has to write the history of the European Community one day. ( Change into Passive Voice) ___________________________________________________________________ 6. Nobody told me that George was ill. ( Change into Passive Voice) ___________________________________________________________________ 7. The scientists are studying the problem carefully. (using “Passive voice”) The problem………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. Nam feels very tired. (go to bed early) (using “should/shouldn’t +V-bare”) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9.Someone introduced me to Dr Felix last year. (change into passive) I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10. My salary is very slow. ( Using : should or shouldn’t) You …………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
I.Change the following sentences into indirect speech. Exercise 3.Change the following sentences into indirect speech ( questions ) 1“ Do you want me to type this letter for you ? “ he asked me .......................................................................................................... 2.“ Will they tell you when they leave ? “ she said to me .......................................................................................................... 3. “Have you ever seen a flying saucer ? “ She asked.......................................................................................................... 4.He asked her “ When do you get up everyday ? “.......................................................................................................... 5.Fred asked the postman “ Are there any letters for me today ? “.......................................................................................................... 6. “ Where should we leave our coats ? “ the guests told the doorman.......................................................................................... 7.“How do you go to work everyday ? “ She asked me........................................................................................................... 8. “ How many books can I borrow at a time ? “ John asked his friend. .......................................................................................................... 9. “ Can you show me the way to the bank ? “ Liz asked the boy. .......................................................................................................... 10. “ What can we do to help you ? “ the man said to Mr. Linh. .......................................................................................................... 11. “ Where will you go tomorrow ? “ Tom asked me ........................................................................................................... 12“ How can I get from the station to the airport ? “ said Bill........................................................................................................... 13.“ Why are you so late ? “ John said to me. .......................................................................................................... 14.The teacher said to the class “Why are you learning English? “ .......................................................................................................... 15.“ How long does it take to get to London , John ? “ Geogre said. .......................................................................................................... 16.The stranger said to Fred : “ Can you tell me where Mr. Brown lives ? “ .......................................................................................................... 17.John said “Where do you come from ? “.......................................................................................................... 18.Geogre said to the teacher “ Shall I finish my exercise at home ? “ .......................................................................................................... 19.Margaret said : “ What do you say , Ellen ? “.......................................................................................................... 20.Richard said : “ Can you swim , John ? “ ..........................................................................................................