Passive voice

Master passive voice with fun grammar exercises!

Passive Voice - Active Voice Watch the video as an introduction of the topic. I really don't agree with the statement of not using it in writings. In your case, you need to show you know how to use passive. Fill in the gaps. Burglars 'luck' was well plannedFOUR BURGLARS have escaped from custody only hours after beingsentenced to ten years in prison. They were being transformed from the law courts in Manchest to Sttangeways Prison. They had beenfound guilty of stealing electrical goods and money from shops in the Manchester area. It isthought that they were all members of the same gang. They escaped from the van in which they were beingtransported, when the driver wasforced to stop because of a tree across the road. It isbelieved that the tree was placed there by other members of the gang, who had beeninformed of the route to betaken by the van. A full investigation of the events leading to the escape has beenordered and anyone with information isasked to contact the police to help with their inquiries. The passive Complete the sentences. Use the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets. 1. The news (broadcast) is broadcastedat six o’clock every day.2. At the moment, the suspect (interview) is being interviewedby the police.3. The cinema (close down) was closed downfour years ago.4. A new security system (install) will be installedin all our offices in the next few weeks.5. A new government (elect) will have been electedby the end of next month.6. There must be a mistake – the hotel bill (already has already been paidby my wife.7. When we got home, we realized that the house (burgle) had been burgled8. The second bomb went off while the building (evacuate) was being evacuated.9. The government says tax reforms (introduce) will be introducednext year.10. In some countries, newspapers (sell) are sold in kiosks as well as supermarkets. Paraphrasing Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Use between two and five words. Do not change the word given.0. Reports say that the plane has landed safely. ISIt is reported that the plane has landed safely.1. They say the country is on the verge of civil war. SAIDThe country is said to be on the verge of civil war.2. People thought that the President was ill. BEThe President was thought to be ill.3. The architect received $50,000 for his work. WAS$50,000 was given to the architect for his work.4. People believe that he escaped. HAVEHe is believed to have escaped.5. They thought that he was the best actor for the part. CONSIDEREDHe was considered to be the best actor for the part.6. People thought she was very good at maths, but she failed her last test. SUPPOSED.She was supposed to be very good at maths, but she failed her last test.7. They decided to discuss the matter at the next meeting. AGREEDIt was agreed that the matter would be discussed at the next meeting.8. They showed the new science lab to the students. WEREThe students were shown the new science lab.9. Everything I know about art, I learnt from Mrs. Robinson. TAUGHTI was taught everything I know about art by Mrs. Robinson.10. They use a digital camera to take these photos. WITHThese photos were taken with a digital camera. TV shows. Examples of passive in sitcoms.