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John gave a bar of chocolate to Jill. (2 objects passives)
A bar of chocolate was given to Jill by John. Jill was given a bar of chocolate by John.
I lent a pencil to Graham.
Graham was lent a pencil. A pencil was lent to Graham.
The boss showed the new computer to Anna.
Anna was shown the new computer. The new computer was shown to Anna.
I want someone to love me.
I want to be loved.
We avoided people seeing us.
We avoided being seen.
My little niece loves people chasing her.
My little niece loves being chased.
She hates people laughing at her.
She hates being laughed at.
I hope someone will examine me soon.
I hope to be examined soon.
The cat enjoys someone tickling him.
The cat enjoys being tickled.
I believe that some is preparing food.
I believe that food is being prepared.
We imagined that the storm damaged the car.
We imagined that the car was damaged by the storm.
John would like someone to promote him.
John would like to be promoted.
Amy thinks that someone is reading to her son.
Amy thinks that her son is being read to.
