Question

Ex. 1/179
Make the following sentences passive:
1. Shakespeare wrote Hamlet.
2. Our College Dramatic Society gave the play last year.
3. Jan took the part of Hamlet.
4. They are giving it again this year.
5. Jan will take the part of Hamlet again.

Ex. 2/179
Replace the words in italics with a construction using some form of to be.
1. It is arranged that we meet at five o’clock.
2. When will the party take place?
3. Jan does all he can to pass his examinations.
4. We had planned to go to Switzerland last year, but we couldn’t go.
5. Today we face great difficulties.
6. I support the idea, whole-heartedly.

Answer 1

1. Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.
2. The play was given by our College Dramatic Society.
3. Hamlet's part was taken by Jan .
4. It was given to him again this year.
5. Hamlet's part would be taken by Jan again.