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Asslamulaikum,

A) Rewrite the sentences in Active voice.

Example: Letters were written by the students.

The students wrote letters.

1) This book was written by an Irishman.


2) The computer is used by Patrick.


3) The bag was packed by his mother.


4) The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.


5) The club was founded by Ron and Peggy.


6) Coffee is sold by Marie.



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B) Make correct passive forms. Mind the tenses in brackets.

Example: the car - to produce (Simple Present)

the car is produced

1) skateboards - to ride (Simple Past)


2) English - to speak (Simple Present)


3) books - to write (Simple Past)


4) posters - to make (Simple Present)


5) films - to watch (Simple Present)


6) computer games - to buy (Simple Present)



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C) Rewrite the sentences in Passive voice.

Example: The students wrote letters.

Letters were written by the students.

1) John cleaned the bathroom.


2) The electricians test the fire alarm.


3) Our dog did not bite the cat.


4) My friend bought a new car.


5) Levi Strauss invented the blue jeans.


6) The mechanic repairs cars.



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D) Are the sentences written in Active or Passive voice?

1) A letter was written.
Active voice
Passive voice


2) They often read e-mails.
Active voice
Passive voice


3) Bingo is played in Britain.
Active voice
Passive voice


4) French is spoken in Niger.
Active voice
Passive voice


5) Steven likes to play baseball.
Active voice
Passive voice


6) They are listening to their music.
Active voice
Passive voice


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