Question

15. Change the following sentences into the passive. Omit the by-phrase
when the active subject is a pronoun or the word "people":

16. Change the following active sentences into the passive. Pay attention to the prepositions.

Answer 1

15.

1. The new lesson was explained by the teacher.
2. Here, that man hasn't been seen.
3. A new car must be bought.
4. I often get consulted by people.
5. He will be advised by her to go there.
6. Why must that door be opened by mother?
7. This rule will be known by everybody.
8. Such things are never forgotten by people.
9. All the exercises must be finished by the pupils.
10. A composition must be written by my brother.

16.

1. The strange man was gazed upon my us.
2. The doctor must be sent for.
3. His bussines will not be interfered by you.
4. Tomorrow this programme will be talked about.
5. This matter must be commented upon by me.
6. Every Sunday the girl listens to a new record.
7. Such problems were never dealt with by me.
8. An agreement has arrived upon them.
9. Discipline is insisted upon much by teachers.
10. His promise was count on by us.