Answers:

A) Rewrite the sentences in Active voice.

1) This book was written by an Irishman.
An Irishman wrote this book.
2) The computer is used by Patrick.
Patrick uses the computer.
3) The bag was packed by his mother.
His mother packed the bag.
4) The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
5) The club was founded by Ron and Peggy.
Ron and Peggy founded the club.
6) Coffee is sold by Marie.
Marie sells coffee.


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

1) skateboards - to ride (Simple Past)
skateboards were ridden
2) English - to speak (Simple Present)
English is spoken
3) books - to write (Simple Past)
books were written
4) posters - to make (Simple Present)
posters are made
5) films - to watch (Simple Present)
films are watched
6) computer games - to buy (Simple Present)
computer games are bought


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C) Rewrite the sentences in Passive voice.

1) John cleaned the bathroom.
The bathroom was cleaned.
2) The electricians test the fire alarm.
The fire alarm is tested.
3) Our dog did not bite the cat.
The cat was not bitten.
4) My friend bought a new car.
A new car was bought.
5) Levi Strauss invented the blue jeans.
The blue jeans were invented.
6) The mechanic repairs cars.
Cars are repaired.


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

1) A letter was written.
Correct Answer: Passive voice

2) They often read e-mails.
Correct Answer: Active voice

3) Bingo is played in Britain.
Correct Answer: Passive voice

4) French is spoken in Niger.
Correct Answer: Passive voice

5) Steven likes to play baseball.
Correct Answer: Active voice

6) They are listening to their music.
Correct Answer: Active voice

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