One of the cleaners has found my purse.
My purse has been found by one of the cleaners
The robber hit him on the head with a hammer
He was hit on the head with a hammer (by the robber).
The government has built a new road in this area.
A new road has been built in this area (by the government)
The assistant handed me a note.
I was handed a note (by the assistant)./ A note was handed to me
We elected John class representative.
John was elected class representative.
Someone has taken my wallet.
My wallet has been taken
Many people use bicycles as a means of transport
Bicycles are (often, widely) used as a means of transport.
They advised me to get a visa.
I was advised to get a visa
They were rebuilding the old road when I drove by.
The old road was being rebuilt when I drove by.
The local council opened a new shopping centre
A new shopping centre was opened by the local council.
They haven’t decided anything yet.
Nothing has been decided yet.
The crowd was slowly filling the new stadium.
The new stadium was slowly being filled by the crowd.
It has been suggested that the shop should close.
Someone has suggested that the shop should close.
A knife was used to open the window.
Dad used a knife to open the window
Your drinks will be brought in a minute. (by the waitress)
The waitress will bring you your drinks in a minute
Nothing was ever heard of John again
Nobody ever heard anything of John again.
