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English 17 Public

Passive voice

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My brother lent me the money for the ticket.

I was lent the money for the ticket (by my brother). OR The money for the ticket was lent me (by my brother).

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They will allow us ten minutes to answer the questions.

We will be allowed ten minutes to answer the questions.

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A nurse has given the patient some medicine.

The patient has been given some medicine. OR Some medicine has been given to the patient.

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Your uncle is taking your parents to the airport.

Your parents are being taken to the airport by your uncle now.

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They didn't give us any information about the strike.

We weren't given any information about the strike.

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A local man showed them the way to the river.

They were shown the way to the river by a local man.

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No one will forgive him if he keeps on lying.

He won't be forgiven if he keeps on lying.

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Many people know Napa Valley for its excellent wines.

Napa Valley is known for its excellent wines.

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Someone killed twenty civilians in the bomb explosion.

Twenty civilians were killed in the bomb explosion.

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They are sending the document right now.

The document is being sent right now.

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They invited John to speak at the conference.

John was invited to speak at the conference.

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Daniel and Mary invited us to their wedding.

We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

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Daniel and Mary invited us to their wedding.

We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

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They were washing the dog when I got home.

The dog was being washed when I got home.

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They will sign the contract tomorrow.

The contract will be signed tomorrow.

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He has sold the rights to his book for $250,000.

The rights to his book have been sold for $250,000.

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