Question

Расскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Passive Voice и Active Voice: 1. We (to call) Zhukovski the father of Russian aviation. 2. He (to speak) very highly of the doctor. 3. This text (to translate) at the last lesson. 4. His new book (to finish) next year. 5. Flowers (to sell) in shops and in the streets. 6. The letter (to receive) yesterday. 7. Moscow University (to found) by Lomonosov. 8. These trees (to plant) last autumn.

Answer 1

1. We call Zhukovski the father of Russian aviation.  

2. He speaks very highly of the doctor.  

3. This text was translated at the last lesson.  

4. His new book will be finished next year.  

5. Flowers are sold in shops and in the streets.  

6. The letter was received yesterday.  

7. Moscow University was founded by Lomonosov.  

8. These trees were planted last autumn.

Answer 2

1. Active Voice: We call Zhukovski the father of Russian aviation. Passive Voice: Zhukovski is called the father of Russian aviation by us.

2. Active Voice: He speaks very highly of the doctor. Passive Voice: The doctor is spoken very highly of by him.

3. Active Voice: They translated this text at the last lesson. Passive Voice: This text was translated at the last lesson.

4. Active Voice: They will finish his new book next year. Passive Voice: His new book will be finished next year.

5. Active Voice: They sell flowers in shops and in the streets. Passive Voice: Flowers are sold in shops and in the streets.

6. Active Voice: They received the letter yesterday. Passive Voice: The letter was received yesterday.

7. Active Voice: Lomonosov founded Moscow University. Passive Voice: Moscow University was founded by Lomonosov.

8. Active Voice: They planted these trees last autumn. Passive Voice: These trees were planted last autumn.