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The Passive
A

Choose the correct answer.

1. A new law on health care (passed / was passed)
by the government last month.

5. Notices (have sent / have been sent) to all the
membersof the club.

2. School uniforms (aren’t worn / don’t wear) at our
school.

6. The offices (were cleaning / were being cleaned)
all afternoon.

3. We (will meet / will be met) you at thestation at
10 o’clock.

7. Dave (hadn’t finished / hadn’t been finished) the
exam when the bell rang.

4. We believe that endangered animals
(should be protected / should protect).

8.Dogs (mustn’t take / mustn’t be taken) into shops.

B

Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible.

1. Both teams must agree on the date for the match............................................................................................................................................
2. The postman may have delivered the letters to the wrongaddress.
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3. We didn’t see the famous painting becausesomebody had stolen it.
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4. The doctor is examining thepatient now.
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5. The prisoner escaped while thepolice were questioning him.
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C

Correct the error ineach of the sentences.

1. Why is that car being taking away by the police?
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2. A lot of food ate at the party....