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They gave her a special prize at the ceremony. (x2)
She was given a special prize at the ceremony. A special prize was given to her at the ceremony.
The company has sent me these brochures. (x2)
I have been sent these brochures. These brochures have been sent to me.
Why have they shown her a present? (x2)
Whay has she been shown a present?. Why has a present been shown to her?
Sarah let her son play in the garden on Sunday. (allow)
Sarah´s son was allowed to play in the garden.
My parents make me tidy my room every day.
I am made to tidy my room every day.
The gangsters have made me sign in the contract.
I have been made to sign in the contract.
A neighbour will sell the car to her. (x2)
She will be sold the car. A car will be sold to her.
Police discovered that the thieves had stolen over $1 million from the bank. It....
It was discovered that the thieves had stolen over $1 million from the bank.
John doesn´t like other people telling him what to do at work. John doesn´t ....
John doesn´t like being told what to do at work.
People felt that the government wasn´t spending enough money on this issue. It...
It was felt that not enough money was being spent by the governments on this issue.
Applicants must return this form by 21st March.
This form must be returned by 21st March.
Heavy traffic delayed him and that´s why he was late.
He was delayed by heavy traffic and......
They had closed the road and the emergency services were treating the injured. (one sentence with two passives)
The road had been closed and the injured was beong treated by the emergency services.
The judge is considering the case and he will give his decision tomorrow. (Two passives in the same sentence)
The case is being considered by the judge and his decision will be given tomorrow.
Some people say that this is a dangerous area. (say ) x2
It is said that this is a dangerous area. This area is said to be dangerous.
Reporters say that she has resigned from her post as minister. (reported) x2
It is reported that she has resigned from....... She is reported to have resigned from....
