Change the sentences from the passive into the active

1. The ozone layer is gradually being destroyed by pollution.
2. Our house was done up by a famous interior decorator.
3. The cracks in the wall were caused by the earthquake.
4. Thousands of rare birds are killed by hunters every years.
5. Her purse was stolen on the bus.
6. An ancient village has been uncorvered by archaeologists.
7. A new drug is being developed by scientists.
8. The island is being runied by tourists.
9. Two rooms had been booked for her by her travel agent.

I. Turn the following sentences into passive voice:

1. An earthquake has destroyed the whole town.  

The whole town has been destroyed by an earthquake.

2. They punished me for something I didn’t do. 

I was punished for something I didn’t do .

3. I shall send a greeting card to my parents. 

My parents will be sent a greeting card by me .

4. Have you seen the thief run past the shop?

Have the thief been seen to run past the shop ?

5. The manager let the workers go out .

The workers are let 

6. They said that she was the best student in the school.

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7. They haven’t used this room for a long time.

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8. You have to clean the floor before you paint it.

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9. Nobody has used these rooms for ages. 

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10. Tom broke the chair and the teacher punished him severely.

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11. They say that she gets a lot of good marks. 

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12. We should tell everyone about it. 

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13. She would like them to invite her to the party, too. 

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14. He has just sent his parents flowers. 

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15. They are sending him abroad on business.

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16. Don’t speak until someone ask you

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17. They performed his play on the stage last week. 

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18. “I’m so sorry. Fog has held up the trains”. 

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19. People always admire this picture.  

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20. He hurt his leg in an accident.             

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21. No one has ever beaten him at tennis.

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22. Did anyone ask any questions about me?      

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23. You must write the answers on one side of the paper only. 

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24. You oughtn’t to take these books away. 

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25. Students must do their homework before class.

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26. One uses milk for making butter and cheese. 

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27. My mother bought some comics for me last week 

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28. Somebody left the dog in the garden.

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29. We shall discuss the matter tomorrow.

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30. No one feeds the chickens.

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31. Has anyone answered your question?

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32. They are sending him abroad on business.

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33. They built the house of stone and cement.

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34. Has somebody done all the work?

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35. They made this gun in Birmingham.

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36. They made a book of paper.

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37. The others told the new students where to sit.

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38. Somebody has pushed the table into the corner.

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39. Students must do their homework before class.

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40. We saw the boys playing soccer in the garden.

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II. Turn the following sentences into active voice:

1. This school was built 30 years ago.

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2. The result of the contest is going to be announced.

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3. The patients were examined by the doctor.

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4. The books are arranged into sections by the librarian.

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5. My house is often painted white by my uncle.

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6. Her house is being built at the moment.

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7. Nam was said to be a clever student.

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8. Has the work been finished by Tom?

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9. How was the lost man found by the police?

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10. This room may be used for the classroom.

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Underlined the phrases which are not necessary in these sentences. Sometimes every phrase is necessary.
1. My wallet has been stolen by someone. (câu mẫu)
2. We were taught by a different teacher yesterday.
3. Nick was operated on at the hospital by a doctor.
4. The meal was served by a waiter in a red coat.
5. We were shown round the museum by a guide.
6. Two letters were delivered this morning by the postman.
7. Three man have been arrested by the police.
8. Yesterday a window was broken by someone.

Chuyển sang câu bị động

1. Did flar write the report ?

2. Has anyone cleaned the room yet ?

3. They are planting flowers in the school garden

4. Can students speak Vietnamese in English classer?

5.Tom hasn't seen that flim yet

Chuyển sang câu chủ động

1. This door must be kept shut

2. Two pictures were stolen from the museum last night

3. Rolls royce cars are made in England

4. Were many new bridgen built last year ?

5. The television was not invented by Bell

6. I am offered a good carees opportunity by that company

7. Too little money is being spent on this project

8. The house is now being guarded by the police

9. The world history has been changed by some small plans

10. Smoking in banned in puldic plances

Chọn các đáp án đúng

1. Many outlets _______ by the mudslides last week.

A. were buried B. bury C. has been buried

2. Vast of woodland ________ by fire every year.

A. is destroyed B. will be destroyed C. are destroyed

3. According to the local government, 50 houses _______ by the typhoon up to now.

A. damage B. have been damaged C. are damaged

4. Look! The sky is really dark and the wind is so strong! Our village _______ by a storm.

A. is hit B. has been attacked C. is going to be attacked

5. 185 people ______ during a fire last month.

A. was attacked B. is going to be attacked C. were attacked

6. Thousands of hectares of crops ________ in Sumatra by flood in 2016.

A. are ruined B. were ruined C. was ruined

7. Seedlings _______ for farmers in that village since last week.

A. have been provided B. were provided C. have provided

8. The fire _______ by the fire fighters 2 minutes ago.

A. were put out B. was been put out C. was put out

9. Japan _______ by volcanic eruptions.

A. is often attack B. is often attacked C. is being often attacked

10. Tanjung Jabung _________ by drought in 2014.

A. was hit B. is hit C. was hitting