Question

Rewrite the sentences using the past passive without by. a) They postponed the match. = The match was poshoened. b) They built this house a hundred years ago. c) Did anyone answer your e-mail? d) Someone found this wallet in the street. e) A teacher wrote this workbook last year. f) They included VAT in the bill. G) They were building the metro when we were there. h) Someone was locking the doors when we arrived. l) He gave me a test. J)Someone woke us up early

Answer 1

a) The match was postponed.

b) This house was built a hundred years ago.

c) Was your e-mail answered ?

d) This wallet was found in the street.

e) This workbook was written last year.

f) VAT was included in the bill.

G) The metro was being built when we were there.

h) The doors were being locked when we arrived.

l) A test was given.

J) We were woken up early.

Answer 2

a) The match was postponed. b) This house was built a hundred years ago. c) Was your e-mail answered by anyone? d) This wallet was found in the street by someone. e) This workbook was written by a teacher last year. f) VAT was included in the bill. g) The metro was being built when we were there. h) The doors were being locked when we arrived. i) I was given a test by him. j) We were woken up early by someone.