Task 1: Complete the following sentences in Active form, and then write passive sentences: (Present continuous)

S + is/am/are + V-ing + O à S + is/am/are + being + V(pII) by O

1.                  Helen (visit) _______________ the museum now.

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2.                  We (use) _______________ the computer at the moment.

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3.                  I (fix) _______________ my bike right now.

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Task 3: Complete the following sentences in Active form, and then write passive sentences: (Past simple)

S + V-ed + O à S + was/were + V(pII) by O

1.      They (fire) _______________ him last week.

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2.      A stranger (gave) _______________ me a nice present yesterday.

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3.      The teacher (not allow) _______________ us to leave.

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Task 2: Complete the following sentences in Active form, and then write passive sentences: (Present perfect)

S + have/has + V(pII) + O à S + have/has been + V(pII) + by O

1.      The earthquake (destroy) _______________ many buildings recently.

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2.      Someone (just break) _______________ into our house.

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3.      They (not plant) _______________ trees yet.

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Task 2: Complete the following sentences in Active form, and then write passive sentences: (Present perfect)

S + have/has + V(pII) + O à S + have/has been + V(pII) + by O

1.      The earthquake (destroy) _______________ many buildings recently.

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2.      Someone (just break) _______________ into our house.

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3.      They (not plant) _______________ trees yet.

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I/ Use the words in brackets to complete the sentences . Use the structure “ have something done” 

1. We .........................................................................( the house/ paint) at the moment. 

2. I lost my key. I’ll have to .............................................. ( another key/ make) 

3. When was the last time you ....................................... ( your hair/ cut)? 

4.You look different ............................................................... (  you/ your hair/ cut)? 

5. ............................................................................( you/ a newspaper/deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to buy one? 

6/What are the workmen doing in your garden ? 

  - We ...............................( a swimming pool/ build) 

7. George’s nose was broken in a fight. 

What happened to George ?  He .......................................................... 

Ex.1/ Change the following sentences from active into passive form.

1. The chief engineer was instructing all the workers of the plan.

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2. My father  is taking me to the zoo.

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3. They are holding the meeting at Rex Hotel.

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4. They were repairing the engine of the car.

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5. The boys are breaking the window and taking away some pictures.

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6. People are spending a lot of money on advertising every day.

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7. They were using this room for the classroom.

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8. The teacher is telling a story in the classroom .

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9. Marry is cutting the cake with a sharp knife.

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10. The children were looking at the women with a red hat.

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Ex.2: Change the following sentences from active into passive form.

1. Somebody has taken my briefcase.

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2. The teacher returned our written work to us.

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3. She has finished her report since afternoon .

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4. The mad dog bit the little boy.

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5. The police have arrested five suspects.

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6. The doctor ordered him to take a long rest.

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7 The decorator is painting her house pink.

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8. A group of students haven’t met their friends at the rail way station.

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9. They didn’t allow Tom to take these books home.

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10. The teacher didn’t correct exercises tomorrow.

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11. Marry has operated Tom since 10 o’clock.

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12. This is the second time they have written to us about this.

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13. Mr. Smith has taught us French for two year.

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14. They didn’t look after the children properly.

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15. Nobody swept this street last week.

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16. People drink a great deal of tea in England.

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17. People speak English all over the world.

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18. Tom was writing two poems.

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19. She often takes her dog for a walk.

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20. They make tea with hot water.

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VIII. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs(active or passive) in brackets.

1. Yesterday our teacher (arrive)...... five minutes late.

2.Last night my favorite program(interrupt)..... by a special news bulletin.

3. A bad accident(happen)...... on Highway 95 last night around midnight.

4. The letter(type/already)....... by the secretary. She(type)...... them yesterday.

5.When(your bike/steal).......? Two days ago.

6. That's not my coat.It(belong)....... to Louise.

7.(You/pay)...... your electric bill yet? No, I haven't, but I'd better pay it today.If I don't, my electricity( shut off)...... by the power company