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Passives, Causatives, Impersonal Passives

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  • Scientists haven't tested the new product on humans.
    The new product hasn't been tested on humans.
  • The manager will report all shoplifters to the police.
    All shoplifters will be reported to the police.
  • Cervantes had written many books.
    Many books had been written by Cervantes.
  • A famous architect designed this building.
    This building was designed by a famous architect.
  • Someone has stolen all of the jewels.
    All of the jewels have been stolen.
  • They knew that the expedition reached the North Pole. (It...)
    It was known that the expedition reached the North Pole.
  • They were repairing the roof when the fire started.
    The roof was being repaired when the fire started.
  • They know that the robbers took all the money. (The robbers...)
    The robbers are known to have taken all the money.
  • The drycleaner needs to dry clean your jacket.
    You need to have your jacket dry cleaned.
  • They replaced her mobile phone immediately.
    She had her mobile phone replaced immediately.
  • The photographer is going to take her photo.
    She is going to have her photo taken.
  • They are going to buy a lot of things on Black Friday.
    A lot of things are going to be bought on Black Friday.
  • They might invite us to the party.
    We might be invited to the party.
  • How did you make this delicious meal?
    How was this delicious meal made?
  • You can hear the music in the entire stadium.
    The music can be heard in the entire stadium.
  • They are serving breakfast in the dining room.
    Breakfast is being served in the dining room.
  • Has someone stolen your wallet?
    Has your wallet been stolen? / Have you had your wallet stolen?
  • Is a famous designer going to design her dress?
    Is she going to have her dress designed by a famous designer?
  • How did you prepare this dish?
    How was this dish prepared?
  • People speak English all over the world.
    English is spoken all over the world.
  • The organizers will offer drinks during the break.
    Drinks will be offered during the break.
  • They were opening the presents when I came in.
    The presents were being opened when I came in.
  • The shop is delivering my new bike today.
    I'm having my new bike delivered today.
  • Do they make cars in Michigan?
    Are cars made in Michigan?
  • They will make a new wardrobe for our bedroom.
    We will have a new wardrobe made for our bedroom.
  • The vet examined his dog.
    He had his dog examined.
  • Will he finish all of the work by tomorrow?
    Will all of the work be finished by tomorrow?
  • Can you trust politicians?
    Can politicians be trusted?
  • People expect that scientists will find a cure for cancer. (Scientists...)
    Scientists are expected to find a cure for cancer.
  • She cuts the grass once a week.
    The grass is cut once a week.
  • They believe that the ship has sunk near Alaska. (It...)
    It is believed that the ship has sunk near Alaska.
  • The lawyer is preparing some important documents for the trial.
    Some important documents are being prepared for the trial.
  • She hadn't watered the plant for weeks.
    The plant hadn't been watered for weeks.
  • They are monitoring the whole area with TV cameras.
    The whole area is being monitored with TV cameras.
  • They say that the party was fantastic. (The party...)
    The party is said to have been fantastic.
  • People say that he was a spy during the Cold War. (It....)
    It is said that he was a spy during the cold war.