EXERCISE: Active or passive

1. We explained to her what had happened between her parents and she burst out crying.

2. Both doctors were attending to a fireman who had fallen from the rooftops.

3. She was expected to work hard and never to complain about late hours.

4. She would be given more cash later, they promised.

5. If Rose had been staying longer, they would have played tennis with her.

6. I have to walk to my office now as my car is being repaired .

7. Because of their disruptive behaviour, they won’t be allowed to use the swimming pool any longer.

8. At a restaurant. Jo was telling Jess about the mischief they had done when they were younger.

9. We are with Brooke in a café. She is waiting for Amanda to give her the secret files.

10. We had not been told how this computer worked, so none of us could use it.

11. Emergency Room. Lucy was sad, her first day at work had not been good .

12. Dr.Carter was upset that his patient had died so suddenly.

13. The same five passengers were often reminded to refrain from smoking.

14. I have never been told how to use a golf club. Can you teach me please ?

15. Good manners and politeness must be taught at home rather than at school.

16. Has the washing up been done yet ? If not, please do it for me.

17. Being aware that some pupils hate attending school, we are trying to find new incentives.

18. The children didn’t agree on being left alone at home.

19. They had met by chance and got engaged six months later.

20. Some hotel guests were reported to be allergic to oysters and seafood.


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Analyse : Jean Schumacher   Réalisation informatique : Boris Maroutaeff
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