THE PASSIVE

Rewrite in the passive.

1. John opened the door.
The door was opened by John.
2. Meg asked the policeman for directions.
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3. Sam took these photographs.
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4. Someone is repairing the garden fence.
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5. Michael has made the preparations.
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6. The children will post the letters.
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7. People say that he has lost his job.
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8. Who made all these cakes?
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9. Everyone must learn the poem by heart.
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10. The boss is going to give us a pay rise.
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II. Rewrite in the active.
1. A new cinema is being built in the city centre.
2. The exam had been taken by all the children.
3. Claire was shouted at by her teacher.
4. The tiger was shot with a gun.
5. An old shipwreck has been discovered by divers.
6. The wedding reception is being organized by Sylvia.
7. Designer clothes are sold in this shop.
8. The exhibition will be opened by the mayor.