Question

4 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. 1 They're building a new hotel, A new hotel... 2 Someone's stolen my bike! My bike... 3 They're showing a great film at the cinema this week. A great ..., 4 They've told us to bring a picnic, We.... 5 Someone is teaching the children to swim. The children....

Answer 1

1 They're building a new hotel.

A new hotel is being built.

A new hotel's being built.

2 Someone's stolen my bike!

My bike has been stolen!

My bike's been stolen!

3 They're showing a great film at the cinema this week.

A great film is being shown at the cinema this week.

A great film's being shown...

4 They've told us to bring a picnic.

We have been told to bring a picnic.

We've been told to bring a picnic.

5 Someone is teaching the children to swim.

The children are being taught to swim.

Answer 2

1. A new hotel is being built by them.
2. My bike has been stolen by someone!
3. A great film is being shown at the cinema this week.
4. We have been told to bring a picnic.
5. The children are being taught to swim by someone.