PASSIVE VOICE 2Âş Bto. 1.- Turn these sentences into the passive voice. Write all possibilities if there is more than one. -
They are going to offer him a new job. They pay Emile Heskey 50.000â‚Ź a week They show all international matches on TV Did the policeman take the suitcase off the plane? They have given the manager a new contract. The authorities estimate that car accidents cause more deaths than tobacco. Millions of people were watching the race on TV yesterday afternoon. After the game they allowed David Beckham to keep the ball. Somebody gave the winner the drug. People say that the earth is getting hotter. They will play the match next week Are they selling tickets for the concert? They are committing many cruelties in the name of justice. They will offer the team a new stadium Everybody expects that the government will reduce taxes next year. Young people wear the same clothes all over the world. How can they grow such big tomatoes? The thieves took away three valuable watches from the safe. The thieves took away three valuable watches from the 19th century. I have sent her some flowers for her birthday. They showed me a video of the match. Do I have to pay this bill immediately? They say that Chinese is the most widely spoken language.
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We were shown a documentary about climate change by our teacher today. The money will be given to a global aid organization by fundraisers. John is thought to be the mastermind behind the robbery. Food parcels were sent to the victims of the famine by aid organizations. The employees will be provided with full health insurance. It has been said that Steven has broken up with the rest of the band. YouTube was given an award for the best website. The consequences of cheap child labour were shown to the company bosses at the demonstration.
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YouTube is a video-sharing website where users _______________________ (share and view) video clips YouTube ______________________ (create) in 2005. The site ________________________ (translate) into more than 12 languages since it first appeared. The videos ________________________ (include) short extracts from films and TV programmes. YouTube ________________________ (buy) by Google in 2006. Millions of video clips _____________________ (watch) everyday all over the world. YouTube ____________________ (use) by some candidates during the next presidential election campaign. A number of countries, including Iran and Turkey, ___________________ (ban) access to the site.
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It _______________________ (criticize) for showing controversial material. A number of musicians and actors _____________________ (promote) their work on the site.
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Rick Taylor _______________________ (give) his first surfboard when he was only 10. His father ______________________ (buy) it for him. Since then Rick _______________________ (have) a new surfboard every year. Last week he ______________________ (interview) by a journalist from a surfing magazine. The journalist ______________________ (ask) him a lot of questions. He was excited because he _________________ never ______________________(interview) before. The magazine __________ __________________ (sell) in shops all over the country and next week he ______________________ (pay) 200€ for the interview. 4.- Turn these sentences into the passive voice. Write all possibilities if there is more than one.
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The result of the match is going to surprise a lot of people. They will give us a bonus. Steven will send in a report of yesterday’s meeting as soon as he has it ready. The lecturers said that many illnesses were transmitted by the air during the Middle Ages. Britain exported democracy and the English language to numerous countries. People will watch successful Hollywood films in cinemas from New York to New Delhi. Somebody has lent Joe a racket. Does this school permit smoking? People said once that the earth was flat. People believe that the painting is a masterpiece. They have borrowed some books on the Second World War. International organizations know that many people are starving in several underdeveloped countries. They have played an important role in world history. How much have they paid for their new flat? You can use websites like YouTube to share photos with your friends. Bands have been using YouTube to sell their music since it first appeared in 2005. Some people see globalization as a positive force. Have you used this camera before? They know that many people were able to leave the building before the explosion. Wars always spread death and misery. Will your parents send you to a new school next year? Some people have believed that the manager is guilty of the bribery. Multinational companies need to respect Climate change treaties. People believe that multinational companies exploit poor countries. They will show a new documentary on TV tonight. The reporter will send the report of the match before the newspaper goes to printing. The journalist reported the incidents in yesterday’s demonstration.