MORE PASSIVE VOICE
1- REWRITE THESE SENTENCES IN THE PASSIVE VOICE ( using have/get something done)
1. Someone is redecorating my room
2. The technician repaired my dishwasher
3. My mother´s car was stolen from the garage
4. The mechanic will service my car
5. Two builders will make my new house.
6. My house needs being painted
2- REWRITE THESE SENTENCES IN THE PASSIVE VOICE
1. People say Fnac is going to open a new megastore in Seville.
2. They think that their children are good students.
3. They found the exam was very difficult.
4. They believe they will win the quiz
5. We all know that factories pollute.
6. They say the new president is a good politician.
3- REWRITE THESE SENTENCES IN THE ACTIVE VOICE.
1. I had my hair cut yesterday
2. That man is said to have a twin brother.
3. I got my wallet stolen in the supermarket.
4. He is believed to be a spy.
5. He needs to have his washing machine repaired.
KEY
Ex1-
1. I´m having my house redecorated
2. I had my dishwasher repaired
3. My mother had her car stolen
4. I will have my car serviced
5. I will have a new house built
6. I need to have my house painted
EX. 2
1. It is said the Fnac is going to…./ Fnac is said to open ….
2. The children are thought to be good students
3. The exam was found to be very difficult
4. He is believed to win the quiz
5. Factories are known to pollute
6. The new president is said to be a good politician.
Ex 3
1. The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday
2. People say that man has a twin brother
3. Someone stole my wallet in the supermarket
4. People believe he´s a spy
5. His washing machine need repairing