The Passive – rewritten sentences

The New shopping center was opened yesterday.

The town is being rebuilt after the earthquake.

The hostages have been released unharmed.

The unfair law was changed by the politicians.

Measures must be taken to solve the problem.

The new space mission was successfully launched.

Next week’s negotiations will be canceled.

By charity concerts, money for children in need are being raised.

New oil deposits have been discovered in the Artic.

The tragic events could have been avoided.

All obstacles to peace have been removed.

New features are being added by the company to the cars all the time.

Complete the sentences with the passive form

It is believed that stronger hurricanes are the result of global warming.

It is understandable that the team’s top striker will move to Manchester United.

It was announced that petrol prices would rise.

It was agreed that no action was needed.

It was decided that illegal immigrants are not allowed to stay.

It is suggested that petrol powered cars should be banned.

It is said that gang crime is increasing.

It was expected that the flooding could cost millions.

Rewrite the sentences in a more formal style, containing the passive form of the words given in capitals.

A new cure for cancer has been discovered.

After six months you will get a raise.

The Villages was abandoned after the bombings.

The traffic will be banned on days with poor air quality.

Keith was prosecuted for violent behaviour.

The protesters were pressured to sign fake confessions.

Sanctions have been introduced against Burma.

The condemned has spoken out against the bomb attack.

Rewrite using –ing in contracted sentences.

 While making arrangements for the wedding, do not forget booking the church.

Upon seeing himself in the shop window, he got a shock.

He gave up, after seeing that he could do nothing to help.

Although agreeing with the President, the Secretary of State would have liked another decision on the issue of retaliation.

After finishing the interviews, they discussed the merits of the candidates.

The one who is getting the job must have the best qualifications.

Wishing to see her again, he asked for her phone number.

Crying, he ran out of the room.

Accepting the decision, I can still see the risks.

Whenever visiting New York, give me a ring.

Walking about in the house I noticed that something had changed.

Although winning the election, the party was kept out of the government.

The opening play tomorrow has got excellent reviews.

Driving onto the highway, she reeved up the engine and picked up speed.

Not trusting the results, the research team continued their experiments.

Before leaving the office, she checked her e-mail.

Rewrite the italicized clauses as contracted clauses using past participles.

Worried she might say no, he did not dare to propose to her.

Confused by all the conflicting information, he did not know what to do.

Amazed to see her ex-husband at the party, a sound of surprise escaped her lips.

Outraging that the offenders were released on bail, the villagers organized a demonstration.

Being disgusted by the smell of the rubbish, the residents decided to clean up the park themselves.

Being deprived of loving and caring in childhood, some individuals will come to lack empathy in adulthood.

Horrified at the sight of his wife’s dead body, the man wailed and fainted.

After you have practiced the passive and contracted clauses, use the above suggestions and rewrite the following statement from a witness to a formal police report.

Driving up in front of the house in a gray Mercedes, opening the door really quick and running out, the man probably did not find what he was looking for, since he got back in the car, driving off. Upon suddenly hearing a screaming, I ran towards it just to find a man lying on the ground. Placed neatly and tidy right beside him was his shoes and as I was about to bend down, the body of the man suddenly jerked, grasping for life. Upon seeing his chest, it looked as if someone had shot him. Not sure about what to do, I contacted the police right away. Keeping my mind straight proved a challenge.