Share Advanced passive voice - PET 1
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I'm going to have a dentist take care of my teeth.
I'm going to have my teeth taken care of by a dentist.
Fred will not let his children play video games.
Fred's children will not be let to play video games by him.
My friend sent me an invitation. (two ways)
1. I was sent an invitation by my friend. 2. An invitation was sent to me by my friend.
Brian told me that somebody had attacked and robbed him in the street. (two ways).
1. I was told by Brian that somebody had attacked and robbed him in the street. 2. Brian told me that he had been attacked and robbed in the street.
The prime minister will give a medal to the winners. (Two ways)
1. A medal will be given to the winners by the prime minister. 2. The winners will be given a medal by the prime minister.
The teachers will choose the best project about the environment.
The best project about the environment will be chosen.
They had to postpone the meeting because of illness.
The meeting had to be postponed because of illness.
Somebody accused me of stealing the money.
I was accused of stealing the money.
Somebody had cleaned my shoes and brushed my suit.
My shoes had been cleaned and my suit had been brushed.
They have offered Sarah a very good job.
Sarah has been offered a very good job.
Someone is going to repair the roof next week.
The roof is going to be repaired next week.
You need to improve your accent as soon as possible. (two ways)
1. Your accent needs improving. 2. Your accent needs to be improved.
You must not cross this line.
This line mustn't be crossed.
. Someone gave them free tickets for the concert.
They were given free tickets for the concert.
The villagers gave the travellers food and water. (two ways)
`. Travellers were given food and water by the villagers. 2. Food and water were given to the travellers by the villagers.
People belived Tim had caused the damage to Ann's house. (two ways)
1. It was believed that Tim had caused the damage to Ann's house. People believed the damanged to Ann's house had been caused by Tim.
