Question

1.Choose the sentences in Passive Voice and translate them into Russian. a) They speak English in Australia. _______________________________ b) My granny cooks tasty pies. ___________________________________ c) America was discovered by Columbus. __________________________ d) The letter must be sent. _______________________________________ e) The babies will be looked after. _________________________________ 2.Choose the correct form of the verb. The church ________ built in the 14th century. is b. was c. will be The exhibition ____________ decorated soon. is b. was c. will be Two bottles ___________ drunk because it was too hot. are b. were c. will be Such films ____________ shown on this channel. isn’t b. can’t c. aren’t This painting ____________ sold for 2,000$ last month. is b. was c. were 3.Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in passive. The rooms __________________ (clean) every day. This book _________________ (translate) into many languages. A lot of parties ___________________ (held) here. The cake _____________________ (buy) tomorrow. This rule must ____________________ (explain) to the pupils. 4.Write the same in a different way. Use the Passive Voice. Fleming discovered penicillin. __________________________________ You must learn the words. ____________________________________ He saw Mary in the park. _____________________________________ I won’t forget your help. ______________________________________ A lot of people recycle bottles to help our planet. _________________

Answer 1

1. America was discovered by Columbus.

Америка была открыта Колумбом

2.

1. Was

2. Will be

3. Were

4. Aren't

5. Was

3.

1. Are cleaned

2. Was translated

3. Are hold

4. Will be bought

5. Be explained

4.

1. penicillin was discovered by Fleming

2. words must be learned by you

3. Mary was seen by him

4. Your help won't be forgotten

5. Bottles are recycled by a lot of people

Answer 2

1. Passive Voice sentences translated into Russian:

a) В Австралии говорят по-английски. b) Моя бабушка готовит вкусные пироги. c) Америка была открыта Колумбом. d) Письмо должно быть отправлено. e) Младенцы будут присмотрены.

2. Choose the correct form of the verb:

a) The church was built in the 14th century. b) The exhibition will be decorated soon. c) Two bottles were drunk because it was too hot. d) Such films aren't shown on this channel. e) This painting was sold for $2,000 last month.

3. Complete the sentences using the verbs in passive:

a) The rooms are cleaned every day. b) This book has been translated into many languages. c) A lot of parties are held here. d) The cake will be bought tomorrow. e) This rule must be explained to the pupils.

4. Write the same in a different way. Use the Passive Voice:

a) Penicillin was discovered by Fleming. b) The words must be learned by you. c) Mary was seen in the park by him. d) Your help won't be forgotten by me. e) Bottles are recycled by a lot of people to help our planet.