Question

6) Complete the sentence using a passive, so that it means the same as the first sentence. 1. The managing director promised me a pay-rise. ........by the managing director. 2. They sent me the contract by courier the next day. The contract ........ 3. A multi-national company is taking over our firm. Our firm ......... 4. Several people noticed the man trying to climb in the window. ........... by several people. 5. They awarded David a medal for bravery. David ........ 6. They made Sylvia take the exam again. Sylvia ......... 7. An elderly aunt gave Paul the paintings. Paul ....... 8. The police are going to look into the case. ............ by the police. 9. They considered any further rescue attempts pointless. Any further ........... 10. They elected George president for a second term. George ........

Answer 1

1) A pay- rice was promised me
2) is sent me by courier next day.
3) is being over talked by a multi-nationally company.

Answer 2

1. The managing director promised me a pay-rise. ...by the managing director.
2. They sent me the contract by courier the next day. The contract was sent to me by courier the next day.
3. A multi-national company is taking over our firm. Our firm is being taken over by a multi-national company.
4. Several people noticed the man trying to climb in the window. The man trying to climb in the window was noticed by several people.
5. They awarded David a medal for bravery. David was awarded a medal for bravery.
6. They made Sylvia take the exam again. Sylvia was made to take the exam again.
7. An elderly aunt gave Paul the paintings. Paul was given the paintings by an elderly aunt.
8. The police are going to look into the case. The case is going to be looked into by the police.
9. They considered any further rescue attempts pointless. Any further rescue attempts were considered pointless.
10. They elected George president for a second term. George was elected president for a second term.