Complete the sentences, as in the example.

1. It is expected that he will win the race tomorrow.

He... is expected to win the race tomorrow....

2. It is thought that the school has good teachers.

The school

3. It is said that she speaks seven languages.

She

4. It is believed that the missing jewellery has been found.

The missing jewellery

5. It is thought that she is a talented pianist.

She

6. It is said that the athletes train for eight hours every day.

The athletes

7. It is expected that the American team will break the world record.

The American team

8. It is known that she is hiding somewhere in the city.

She

9. It is reported that the world leaders have reached an agreement.

The world leaders

10. It is reported that the thieves have escaped from prison.

The thieves

11. It is expected that they will give her the prize.

She

Rewrite the sentences in the passive.

1. Ellie will take the children to school.

...The children will be taken to school by Ellie....

2. He cut the grass with the new lawnmower yesterday

3. Did they show the fire on the news?

4. Emma is showing them the photographs.

5. When did the wind blow down the tree?

6. Who has to sign these papers?

7. Amanda hates people staring at her.

8. She expects her boss to offer her a promotion.

9. He has to tidy his bedroom.

10. Will you have completed the task by Friday evening?

11. Terry offered her a lift to work.

12. Who teaches traditional dance at this school?

13. People often stuff turkeys with chestnut stuffing.

14. They awarded him a prize for his competition entry.

15. Will they play the tennis match on an indoor court?

16. Tom doesn't like people asking him personal questions.

17. Everyone must learn the poem by heart.

18. Jean hadn't cleaned the house by the time her husband arrived.

19. Who is going to welcome the guests?

20. We cook all the meals.

21. Grandmother takes care of the children.

22. Kate is choosing a new carpet at the moment.

23. Had Stuart washed the car before he went to the cinema?

24. Peter gave Jane a letter.

25. Who made all these cakes?

Make a passive sentence from the words in brackets.

1. A: That's a beautiful picture.

B: Yes. (It / paint / my mother)

... It was painted by my mother....

2. A: Have they caught the thieves yet?

B: Yes. (two men / arrest / yesterday)

3. A: Did you build the garage yourselves?

B: No. (the garage / build / before we moved in)

4. A: Why is Paul afraid of dogs?

B: (he / bite / a dog / when he was a little boy)

5. A: Sarah is very ill.

B: (she / take / to hospital last night)

6. A: This room is a disgrace.

B: (it / not clean / for weeks)

7. A: Did you know about your surprise party?

B: No. (it / arrange / in secret)

8. A: Are you going to drive to work today?

B: I can't, (the car / not fix / yet)

9. A: Has Tom got a job?

B: No. (he / make redundant / last month)