Test 6 – B1

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

They deliver the newspapers every morning.

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

The chef cooked a delicious meal.

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

The team will complete the project next week.

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

She is writing a novel.

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

They were watching a movie.

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

He has painted the house.

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

They had finished the test before noon.

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

She will have submitted the report by Friday.

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

You must return the book by Monday.

Each sentence is in the active voice: 

Close the door.

Rewrite each passive sentence in the active voice, Each sentence is in the passive voice: 

A new policy is being introduced by the government.

Each sentence is in the passive voice: 

The emails have been sent by the assistant.

Each sentence is in the passive voice: 

The book will be published next year by a major company.

Each sentence is in the passive voice: 

The room had been cleaned before we arrived.

They said that the meeting was canceled.

The manager told us to submit the report by Monday.

Someone warned the employees about the safety risks.

The spokesperson announced that the event would start at 10 AM.

The teacher asked if the students had finished their homework.

They informed the staff that the office would be closed tomorrow.

The police asked the witness where he had been on that night.

Someone promised that help would arrive soon.

The director requested the team to prepare the presentation.

They claimed that the product was safe to use.

Match the Structure! – Passive Reporting Verbs and Their Uses

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- She gave him a letter.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- They sent me an email. 

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- The teacher told us a story. 

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- He showed the guests his house.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- She offered John a job.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- They lent her some money.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- They lent her some money.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- The manager promised the team a bonus.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- We gave the dog a bone.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- He taught the children a lesson.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- He taught the children a lesson.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 1: Start with the indirect object

- They handed her the keys.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- She wrote him a postcard. 

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- The company sent the customer a receipt.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- He handed me a brochure. 

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- The coach gave the players instructions.

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- She bought her mother a gift. 

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- We made them an offer. 

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- He told her a lie. 

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- The waiter served us dessert. 

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- She gave the baby a toy. 

Read the active sentence. Then rewrite it in Passive 2: Start with the direct object

- They showed me their new apartment. 

From Direct to Reported: Match the Command:

Rewrite the following direct questions as reported questions. Use the verbs in parentheses.

Example:

Direct: “Do you like tea?” (ask)
Reported: He asked if I liked tea.

Use he when making  the Reported question. (in all of them)

Questions:

“Where do you live?” (ask)

Did he come to the party?  (ask)

Why are you late?  (ask)

Can you help me? (ask)

When will she arrive? (ask)

What time does the train leave? (ask)

Have you finished your homework? (ask)

Are they coming with us? (ask)

Where did you buy that book? (wonder)

Why was she crying? (want to know)