Practice activity 4.1 : Using the passive voice
One feature of formal writing is the use of the passive voice. Can you change these statements to the passive voice? Remember to keep the tense the same and to include the agent only where necessary.
TIP The passive is always formed using the structure: be + past participle. It is
only the verb to be that changes according to the tense. The past participle
never changes.
1. Students must take the test today.
Answer
The test must be taken today.
2. Many people have written essays about the differences between formal and casual English.
Answer
Many essays have been written about the differences between formal and casual English.
3. At any given moment, millions of people all around the world are sending emails.
Answer
At any given moment, emails are being sent by millions of people all around the world.
4. You will improve your skills if you continue to work hard.
Answer
Your skills will be improved if you continue to work hard.
5. You should send any complaints to the customer service department.
Answer
Any complaints should be sent to the customer service department.
6. We have received your letter and are dealing with the problem.
Answer
Your letter has been received and the problem is being dealt with.
7. The manager will personally review all applications.
Answer
All applications will be personally reviewed by the manager.
8. I would appreciate it if you could forward me the information via email.
Answer
I would appreciate it (or It would be appreciated) if the information could be forwarded to me via email.
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