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Passive Voice + Causative Form ( 8th form)
Test 1. Change the sentences from active to passive.
1) Andrew cooked dinner.
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2) She didn’t go to school yesterday.
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3) Sue painted a lovely picture.
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4) They arrived at the airport early this morning.
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5) Melanie posted the letter.
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6) Bob made a fantastic puppet.
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7) Jane left work at 8 pm last night.
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8) Joseph cleaned the fish bowl.
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9) Who invented the telephone?
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10) The thief stole all the money in the till.
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Who has written this poem?
When will they hold the annual dance?
Many tourists visit the Eiffel Tower every year.
Did you give the parcel to Susie?
The fire damaged many buildings in the city centre.
The repairman is fixing the washing mashing machine.
Has Victoria sent out the invitations ?
They will open the new library to the public in September.
We took many of these photographs when we were in India.
Will she redecorate her flat in May?
Test 2. Change the sentences from active to passive.
1) They haven’t stamped the letter.
2) He escaped when they were moving him from one prison to another.
3) She didn’t introduce me to her mother.
4) A frightful crash awakened me at 4 a.m.
5) A Japanese firm makes these TV sets.
6) A machine could do this much more easily.
7) The police shouldn’t allow people to park there.
8) They are watching my house.
9) The examiner will read the passage three times.
10) Candidates may not use dictionaries.
Test 3. Complete the sentences by putting the verb have into the correct form.
1) Emily …..her newspaper delivered every morning by her neighbour’s son.
2) The Campbells ………their kitchen painted at the moment.
3) I ……..my hair cut short last week because I needed a change.
4) He ……….his car serviced by the mechanic next Tuesday.
5) She ………..her carpets fitted yesterday when I called.
6) I …….just…..my picture taken by a professional photographer.
7) Mark ……..some apple trees planted in a week’s time.
8) Steve …….his wallet stolen while he was doing the shopping.
9) I ……….my jeans shortened tomorrow.
10) I always ………my rubbish collected on Fridays.
Test 4. Complete the sentences by putting the verb have into the correct form.
1. I ……..my house painted. That is why there is all this mess.
2. My hair looks dreadful; I think I………..it set tomorrow.
3. The attic was dark so last year we………..skylight put in.
4. The dead tree is dangerous/ I ……..it cut down tomorrow.
5. We ………just…….central heating installed. The house is warm!
6. I can’t read Greek so I ……….the documents translated. My nephew is helping with the translation.
7. ………you………the film developed or did you develop it yourself?
8. Why ……….he……….all his shoes specially made? He says that he has to because his feet are different sizes.
9. …….you……..your milk delivered or do you go to the shop for it?
10. If you hate cleaning fish why…….you………….them cleaned at the fishmonger’s (negative)
Test 5. Complete the sentences by putting the verb have into the correct form and the past participle.
1. How often ……..you………..your brakes (test) ?
2. Your ankle is very swollen. You’d better………it………….(x-ray).
3. Your roof is leaking, you should ……….it……….(repair)
4. The trousers are too long; I must …………(shorten).
5. Why don’t you ……….the document……….? (photocopy)
6. He didn’t like the colour of the curtains so he ………….(dye).
7. He went to a garage to………….the puncture ………..(mend).
8. His arm was broken so he had to go to hospital to………….(set).
9. It’s a beautiful photo. I’m going to ………..(enlarge)
10. Be careful of those knives. I………just………..(sharpen).
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Test 6. Rewrite the sentences using HAVE SOMETHING DONE
1) The hairdresser is cutting my hair on Tuesday.
2) Did a professional make the cake for you?
3) Somebody stole my car last weekend.
4) An electrician fitted the new lights for Sandra.
5) The woman had asked the waiter to bring the bill to the table.
6) They employed a plumber to fit the shower.
7) Have you asked the secretary to fax the contract to Mr Brown?
8) Alan’s mum washes all his clothes.
9) The mechanic at the garage serviced their car.
10) He told the student to clean the blackboard.
Test 7. Rewrite the sentences using HAVE SOMETHING DONE
1) Holly is going to ask the seamstress to sew her dress.
2) Someone has tidied the garden for Ann.
3) When will they fix his telephone?
4) Ann pays someone to clean the windows every week.
5) Can you tell someone to move those boxes?
6) When will they deliver Dan’s sofa?
7) Sally is going to ask the travel agent to book the tickets.
8) Horward should ask someone to deliver the package.
9) When will you service the car?
10) Dan is going to ask the bank to pay some bills for him.
Test 8. Make sentences using the causative form ( have something done)
1) Meg…………( her flat / break into) by burglars.
2) Gary………...(his motorcycle/ steal) from outside the disco.
3) The MacDoyles ………..(basement/ flood) by heavy rain.
4) Robin …………( her favourite dress/ tear) by her friend.
5) Thomas…………….(his CD player/ break) by his little brother.
6) Mail ………………(house /strike) by lightning.
7) Mary……………………. (window/ smash) by a ball.
8) Charles……………. (car/ damage) by a falling tree.
9) Anny ………………(hair/ cut) by her personal hairdresser.
10) Mary……………………(shopping/ do) by her housekeeper.
Test 9. Make sentences using the causative form ( have something done)
1) Kate …………….(her wallet /steal) from her bag while she was out shopping.
2) Peter ……………….(his flat/ burgle) while he was out at work.
3) Mr and Mrs Woods ………………. (the roof of their house/ damage) in a storm.
4) Lena …………………(the radio / steal) from her car.
5) My brother ……………………. (his nose/ break) in a football match.
6) Ken ………………………(his car / service) yesterday.
7) We …………………….( our roof/ repair) at the moment.
8) I …………………(a stereo/ fit) in my car.
9) Sue ………………..( her flat/ clean) once a week.
10) Have you ………………. ( your eyes/ test) recently?
Test 10. Make sentences using the causative form ( have something done)
1. We ………….
(the house/ paint) at the moment.
2. I lost my key. I’ll have to ………..(another key/ make).
3. When was the last time you……….(your hair/ cut)?
4. You look different.
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5. …………………(you / a newspaper/ deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to buy one?
6. “What are those workmen doing in your garden?” – Oh, we………..(a swimming pool/ build).
7. “Can I see the photographs you took when you were on holiday?” –I’m afraid I………(not/ the film/
develop) yet.
8. This coat is dirty. I must……………(it/ clean).
9. If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you ………..(your ears/ pierce)?
10. George’s nose was broken in a fight. What happened to George? He………..(nose/break) in a fight.
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Passive Voice + Causative Form ( 8th form)
Put the verbs in brackets into a suitable passive tense.
Two men ……..(see) running out of the bank yesterday morning.
The flowers ………( already/ watered)
The Smiths’ house ………(paint) at the moment.
The rubbish …….(already/ collect) when I left for work.
The note …….( could/ not/ read) because the handwriting was very messy.
Our exams ………(not/ mark) yet.
His car ………(wash) every Saturday.
The window …….(break) before the children arrived.
The house ………(would/ sell) if it wasn’t so expensive.
Mary ……..( invite) to the party but unfortunately she couldn’t make it.
Change the sentences from active to passive.
Someone has returned the stolen cash.
They will not send you any money until next month.
Aunt Dorothy is looking after the children.
Has anyone informed you about the change of plan?
You must add milk and flour to the eggs.
Do you know who wrote The Sting?
His father didn’t give him any encouragement.
We suddenly realized that someone had tricked us.
Inspector John was interviewing the suspect at 10 o’clock this morning.
They publish the news journal every month.
Choose the correct form: active or passive.
A valuable painting ……….( stole/ was stolen) from the Central Art Gallery late last night.
Walt Disney ……….(created/ was created) the cartoon character Mickey Mouse.
This problem ………( discussed/ was discussed) at the last meeting.
In 1964 Martin Luther King ……….(won/ was won) the Nobel Prize.
The President ………(arrived/ was arrived) in Rome yesterday afternoon.
Teachers ……….(have given/ have been given) a new pay rise by the government.
The news ……….( announced/ was announced) earlier today.
The room ………(cleans / is cleaned) every day.
The letter ………( posted/ was posted) by Melanie.
My friends ……….( would develop/ would be developed) the film if they had time.
Complete the sentences by putting the verb
Emily …..her newspaper delivered every morning by her neighbour’s son.
The Campbells ………their kitchen painted at the moment.
I ……..my hair cut short last week because I needed a change.
She ………..her carpets fitted yesterday when I called.
I …….just…..my picture taken by a professional photographer.
V. Rewrite the sentences using
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have into the correct form.
HAVE SOMETHING DONE
Someone has tidied the garden for Mark.
When will they fix his telephone?
Pat pays someone to clean the windows every week.
When will you service the car?
Someone has shortened Alison’s skirt.
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Passive Voice ( 10-11 forms)
Test 1-Drill
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Someone has returned the stolen cash.
They will not send you any money until next month.
Aunt Dorothy is looking after the children.
Has anyone informed you about the change of plan?
You must add milk and flour to the eggs.
Do you know who wrote The Sting?
His father didn’t give him any encouragement.
We suddenly realized that someone had tricked us.
Inspector John was interviewing the suspect at 10 o’clock this morning.
Someone is making a dress for the bride.
Someone has already made a cake for the bride and groom.
Someone printed beautiful invitations for them.
Someone is going to deliver the flowers to the church for them.
Someone must book plane tickets for their honeymoon before Saturday.
Someone will clean the groom’s suit before Saturday.
Someone has already booked a room for the reception at a hotel for them.
Someone is going to cook all the food for the reception for them.
They publish the news journal every month.
Clare faxed me the report this morning.
People must protect the environment at all costs.
The police will have questioned all the suspects by tomorrow.
Someone has turned the heating off.
Who broke the window?
I insist on David writing the report.
Picasso painted Guernica.
Has Mr Hunter approved the application yet?
She made me tell her the news.
A famous designer is going to make her wedding dress.
People saw him steal the woman’s bag.
I don’t like people shouting at me.
My parents let me stay out late on Saturdays.
The Minister of Education is making an announcement at the moment.
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(Passive-10-11) Change the sentences from active to passive.
(Passive-10-11) Change the sentences from active to passive.
People know that he is armed.
We know that you were in town on the night of the crime.
You needn’t have done this.
He likes people to call him sir.
Don’t touch this switch.
It is impossible to do this. (use can’t)
Someone is following us.
He doesn’t like people laughing at him.
We don’t allow smoking.
People believe that he was killed by terrorists.
Test 3. WR. (Passive-10-11) Change the sentences from active to passive.
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They haven’t stamped the letter.
He escaped when they were moving him from one prison to another.
She didn’t introduce me to her mother.
A frightful crash awakened me at 4 a.m.
A Japanese firm makes these TV sets.
A machine could do this much more easily.
The police shouldn’t allow people to park there.
They are watching my house.
The examiner will read the passage three times.
Candidates may not use dictionaries.
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Test 4- Drill
(Passive 10-11) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
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Mark’s main rival beat him in the final.
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Their wedding was not in a church.
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Sheffield is my place of birth.
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We were warned not to go out at night.
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Who invented the mobile phone?
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Mr Hopkin is the owner of that blue Toyota. (by)
A new hospital is being built in town.
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Why did nobody tell me about the accident?
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She was wearing leather gloves.
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You work for IBM, don’t you?
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People are using their cars more and more every day.
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The electrician who lives nearby has repaired our heater.
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Smoking can seriously damage your health.
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I really must call the hairdresser for a haircut soon.
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Somebody broke into my house last night and stole my television.
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Why didn’t anybody tell me about this?
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They’re not going to open the new bridge until next month.
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I wonder how much it will cost for somebody to repair my stereo.
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When people tell me what to do. I hate it!
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People are buying more mobile phones than ever before. (bought)
The boss will shout at you if you’re late again. (get)
People say that a problem shared is a problem halved.
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John repaired the fence after the storm.
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Ann likes people listening to her when she is talking.
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Mum will tell you off if you don’t stop fighting.
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Dan hasn’t locked the door yet.
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Are the local artists organizing a new exhibition this year? (organized)
They expect the police to be present at the demonstration.
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Janet needs someone to teach her how to drive.
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Someone should tell Paulina about the new arrangements.
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People believe that they have made a deal. (are)
My coat is dry-cleaned twice a year.
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People expect that the factory will close soon. (expected)
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By the time the police got there, the money …….(take) from the safe.
The building …….(be) restored at the moment.
The suspect ……(just/arrest).
Dogs must ………(keep) on a leash at all times.
No dogs ………(allow) in the restaurant. Please leave them outside.
The crime ………(investigate) when the criminal gave himself in to the police.
The car ………(insure) against accidents; I renewed the insurance yesterday.
A new school ………(build) on that site next year.
Two men ……….(see) running out of the bank yesterday morning.
The flowers ……..( already/ water)
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(Passive 10-11) Complete these sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
The Smiths’ house ……….(paint) at the moment.
The rubbish ……….(already/ collect) when I left for home.
The note …….(could/ not/ read) because the handwriting was very messy.
Our exams ………(not/ mark) yet.
His car ………(wash) every Saturday.
The window ………(break) before the children arrived.
The house ………(would /sell) if it wasn’t so expensive.
Mary …….(invite) to the party but unfortunately she couldn’t make it.
Who ……….(invent) the telephone?
A film ……….(develop) now.
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Test 7 –WR. (Passive 10-11) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
Use the word in bold.
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You can’t leave the room during the exam.
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The price of the room includes breakfast.
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Some people said Peter stole the pen.
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They haven’t finished building the bridge yet.
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They will want to know what you have in your suitcase.
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The police are examining the case carefully.
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They are not going to let him get away with his crimes.
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It is possible that the cat got run over by a car.
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The government has reduced income tax.
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Don’t let the children stay up too late.
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Test 8 –WR. (Passive 10-11) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
Use the word in bold.
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Dickens wrote the book she is reading.
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You mustn’t eat in the library.
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It is known that the accident was caused by thick fog.
He made me pay for the damage. (was)
They don’t let us use this phone.
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I have to type the proposal by this evening.
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The tailor made my suit before the interview.
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I hate people interrupting me when I’m talking. (being)
We hired a gardener to tidy the garden.
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Someone stole his briefcase last week.
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Test 9-Drill (Passive 10-11) Rewrite the sentences using
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HAVE SOMETHING DONE
His teeth are checked twice a year.
Her skirt is being cleaned at the moment.
My hair is trimmed once a month.
Central heating is going to be installed in our house next month.
Sam’s burglar alarm was fitted last week.
My car is being repaired at the moment.
The band’s new single has just been recorded.
Our new furniture is going to be delivered tomorrow.
Their new house is being decorated at the moment.
The windows will be cleaned.
A new jumper has been knitted for me.
The lock has to be fixed.
A new pair of glasses is going to be made for him.
Their windows need to be cleaned.
The hairdresser was styling Mrs Brown’s hair.
She told her son to carry the shopping to the house.
Dad is going to arrange for someone to cut the grass.
They used to employ a cleaner who cleaned the house.
Did the mechanic repair Paul’s motorbike?
The boss asked his assistant to type the letter.
A plumber fixed the dripping tap for Joe.
Have you told the secretary to make some photocopies?
The chef was cooking Tom’s lunch.
Did you tell the shop to deliver the sofa to you?
My purse was stolen last Friday.
Did you employ a painter to decorate your house?
The builders are putting a new roof on Adam’s house at the moment.
She asked the maid to polish the silver.
The man had asked the porter to take his luggage to his room.
Did you ask Jenny to arrange the flowers for you?
When will your glasses be made?
I hired a professional to cater for my party.
Did you ask anyone to sweep the chimney?
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She asked him to do the shopping.
Their house was burgled last night.
He employed a carpenter to build the fence.
Julie’s housekeeper irons all her clothes.
His shop’s windows were smashed in the riot.
Test 10 WR. (Passive 10-11) Rewrite the sentences using
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The hairdresser is cutting my hair on Tuesday.
Did a professional make the cake for you?
Somebody stole my car last weekend.
An electrician fitted the new lights for Sandra.
The woman had asked the waiter to bring the bill to the table.
They employed a plumber to fit the shower.
Have you asked the secretary to fax the contract to Mr Brown?
Alan’s mum washes all his clothes.
The mechanic at the garage serviced their car.
He told the student to clean the blackboard.
Test 11 WR. (Passive 10-11) Rewrite the sentences using
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HAVE SOMETHING DONE
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My windows are cleaned twice a month.
The star’s latest film has just been released.
Their swimming pool will be drained.
The carpets must be laid in our flat by Monday.
The brakes on my bike have been oiled.
Our desks are being painted at the moment.
Her bookcase was delivered last week.
A new computer has been ordered for me.
Annie’s sculptures are going to be exhibited tomorrow.
A skateboard was being made for Tim.
Test 12 WR. (Passive 10-11) Choose the most suitable tense form.
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Their new house ………(hasn’t been finished/ wasn’t finished) yet.
The robbers ………(were arrested /have been arrested) as soon as they left the bank.
Sue told us her baby …(is born/ had been born) two weeks earlier than expected.
If there is too much snow, the match ………(has been cancelled / will be cancelled).
By the time we got there, the rain ………(had stopped/ had been stopped).
When ………(were you told/ have you been told) about the new rules?
Most of the passengers ……….(were swimming/ were swum) easily to the shore.
The winning horse …………(was ridden/ was riding) by Pat.
I looked again for the old man, but he ………..(was vanished/ had vanished).
I don’t think that you ……..(will be asked/ are being asked) to show your passport.
Test 13–WR. (Passive 10-11) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
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People say that Freddy has a wife in Scotland.
Nobody knows anything about Brenda’s family.
People think that someone started the fire deliberately.
You should ask a doctor to see to that cut.
People say that Chris was in the army.
My trousers need to be pressed before I leave.
No-one has signed this letter.
Mary’s hair still needs cutting.
People believe that Norma is living in Paris.
The principal of the school has decided that smoking is no longer allowed.
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Passive 10-11th forms
Test 1.
Make sentences in the passive
1) The waiter is serving them dinner now.
2) They should have ordered you a taxi.
3) You should take these tablets before meals.
4) The teacher sent him out of the classroom.
5) Who answered the phone?
6) They can't stand people criticizing them.
7) She hates people keeping her waiting.
8) Love people giving me flowers.
9) Nick gave me a ticket.
10) Ken offered Janet a ride.
Complete the sentences by putting the verb have into the correct form.
11) Emily …..her newspaper delivered every morning by her neighbour’s son.
12) The Campbells ………their kitchen painted at the moment.
13) I ……..my hair cut short last week because I needed a change.
14) He ……….his car serviced by the mechanic next Tuesday.
15) She ………..her carpets fitted yesterday when I called.
16) I …….just…..my picture taken by a professional photographer.
17) Mark ……..some apple trees planted in a week’s time.
18) Steve …….his wallet stolen while he was doing the shopping.
19) I ……….my jeans shortened tomorrow.
20) I always ………my rubbish collected on Fridays.
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Test 2.
Choose the most suitable tense form.
1) Their new house ………(hasn’t been finished/ wasn’t finished) yet.
2) The robbers ………(were arrested /have been arrested) as soon as they left the bank.
3) Sue told us her baby …(is born/ had been born) two weeks earlier than expected.
4) If there is too much snow, the match ………(has been cancelled / will be cancelled).
5) By the time we got there, the rain ………(had stopped/ had been stopped).
6) When ………(were you told/ have you been told) about the new rules?
7) Most of the passengers ……….(were swimming/ were swum) easily to the shore.
8) The winning horse …………(was ridden/ was riding) by Pat.
9) I looked again for the old man, but he ………..(was vanished/ had vanished).
10) I don’t think that you ……..(will be asked/ are being asked) to show your passport.
Put the verbs in brackets into a suitable passive tense.
11) Two men ……..(see) running out of the bank yesterday morning.
12) The flowers ………( already/ watered)
13) The Smiths’ house ………(paint) at the moment.
14) The rubbish …….(already/ collect) when I left for work.
15) The note …….( could/ not/ read) because the handwriting was very messy.
16) Our exams ………(not/ mark) yet.
17) His car ………(wash) every Saturday.
18) The window …….(break) before the children arrived.
19) The house ………(would/ sell) if it wasn’t so expensive.
20) Mary ……..( invite) to the party but unfortunately she couldn’t make it.
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Test 3.
Make sentences using the causative form ( have something done)
1. We ………….
(the house/ paint) at the moment.
2. I lost my key. I’ll have to ………..(another key/ make).
3. When was the last time you……….(your hair/ cut)?
4. You look different.
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…………………(you / a newspaper/ deliver) to your house or do you go to the shop to buy one?
“What are those workmen doing in your garden?” – Oh, we………..(a swimming pool/ build).
“Can I see the photographs you took when you were on holiday?” –I’m afraid I………(not/ the film/
develop) yet.
8. This coat is dirty. I must……………(it/ clean).
9. If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you ………..(your ears/ pierce)?
10. George’s nose was broken in a fight. What happened to George? He………..(nose/break) in a fight.
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