Question

If possible, rewrite the following sentences in the passive. 1. Julie lives in Barcelona. Can't be put into the passive 2. They chose Paul to be the new team captain. Paul was chosen to be the new team captain. 3. They have closed the road because of the floods. 4. They have two sons and a daughter. 5. The postman delivered the letter just before we left. 6. That old shirt doesn't fit me anymore.​

Answer 1

Ответ:

3. They have closed the road because of the floods.

 The road has been closed because of the floods.

4. They have two sons and a daughter.

    Can't be put into the passive

5. The postman delivered the letter just before we left.

    The letter was delivered by the postman just before we left.

6. That old shirt doesn't fit me anymore.​

  Can't be put into the passive  

Объяснение:

В пассивном залоге роль подлежащего выполняет дополнение, то есть пассив можно образовать только для переходных глаголов (имеющих прямое дополнение).

Внимание!

Некоторые глаголы состояния не используются в пассиве, даже если они являются переходными. Примеры таких глаголов: belong, have (own), lack, resemble, suit и т. д.

Следующие предложения нельзя переделать в пассив:

Joanne has two brothers.

Does this bag belong to you?

Unfortunately, Friday doesn't suit me.

Answer 2

Sure! Here are the sentences rewritten in the passive voice:

1. Barcelona is lived in by Julie. - *Note: This sentence cannot be put into the passive voice because "live" is an intransitive verb and does not have a direct object.*

2. Paul was chosen to be the new team captain by them.

3. The road has been closed because of the floods by them.

4. They have two sons and a daughter. - *Note: This sentence does not have a passive voice equivalent as it does not have a transitive verb.*

5. The letter was delivered by the postman just before we left.

6. That old shirt is not fitting me anymore.