Grammar - The Passive
The Passive
Look at the following sentences:
- John Turner opened the company in 1995
- The company was opened in 1995 by John Turner
What are the differences between the two sentences in terms of:
- Information
- Emphasis
- Form of the verb
Practice
1.- Complete the following sentences using the present form of the passive.
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| 1) | Many accidents at work by careless behaviour. | |
| 2) | The roof if the office on by cement. | |
| 3) | Paella with rice, onions, peppers and either meat or seafod. | |
| 4) | Nokia mobile phones by pressng the button at the top. | |
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2.- Complete the following sentences using the past form of the passive.
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| 1) | The workbook by Sarah Jones. | |
| 2) | The drink by the secretary. | |
| 3) | The computer at five o´clock | |
| 4) | The company in 1999. | |
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3.- Change the following sentences from the active to the passive.
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| 1) | We keep the plates in the cup board | |
| 2) | Someone found Jim´s bag lying in the street | |
| 3) | You can obtain this tape at your local library | |
| 4) | Someone told me to parking car ourside in the street | |
| 5) | They sold their car for over $20,000 | |
| 6) | No body has heard of Paul since he went to live in Australia | |
| 7) | They sell sweets at most newsagents | |
| 8) | They do not allow you to borrow more than three books | |
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