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The Passive

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  • In recent years, a plethora of applications _____________ .(invent)
    have been invented
  • Tom has written the letter for his pen pal.
    The letter has been written by Tom for his pen pal.
  • People know that she has spent five years in India.
    She is known to have spent five years in India.
  • Witnesses had no choice but to look on and let the bank _______. (rob)
    be/get robbed
  • Rumour has it that the company is going bankrupt.
    It is said that the company is going bankrupt. / The company is believed to be going bankrupt.
  • This thrilling page-turner ____________ (inspire) by true events.
    was inspired
  • What should ________ (do) with students who cheat on their exams?
    be done
  • When I was sightseeing in Edinburgh, I _________ my wallet ________. (steal)
    got/had my wallet stolen
  • Scientists ____________ (work on) a cure for cancer for many years and will do so into the future.
    have been working on
  • New ideas _____________ (constantly/thought up) by creative teachers.
    are constantly being thought up
  • People say that he is the best chef in town.
    It is said that he is the best chef in town. / He is believed to be the best chef in town.
  • Grandma will bake cookies for the family gathering.
    Cookies will be baked by grandma for the family gathering.
  • People allege that vaccines can prevent diseases.
    It is alleged that vaccines can prevent diseases. / Vaccines are alleged to prevent diseases.
  • The criminal didn't want __________ (find) but in the end the police discovered he was stealing money.
    to be found
  • The leaky faucet _____________ (repair) by the plumber next week.
    will be repaired
  • The workers are repairing the road due to recent damages.
    The road is being repaired by the workers due to recent damages.
  • Higher heating bills can __________ (lead) by the windows __________ (keep) open during the winter.
    can be lead / being kept