PASSIVE SENTENCES

Question 1

have sb do st
Eg: I had a mechanic repair my car

Answer 1

have st done (by sb)
I had my car repaired (by a mechanic)

Question 2

get sb to do st
I got a mechanic to repair my car

Answer 2

get st done (by sb)
I got my car repaired (by a mechanic)

Question 3

need to do st
They need to wash these clothes

Answer 3

need doing/to be done
These clothes need washing/to be washed

Question 4

make sb do st
My parents made me clean the house

Answer 4

be made to do (by sb)
I was made to clean the house (by my parents)

Question 5

People believed that their boss is very wealthy (1)

Answer 5

It is believed that their boss is very wealthy

Question 6

Many students say he is an excellent math teacher (1)

Answer 6

It’s said that he’s an excellent math teacher.

Question 7

Many students say he is an excellent math teacher (2)

Answer 7

He is said to be an excellent teacher.

Question 8

Jean thinks that her mother bought a dress (2)

Answer 8

Jean’s mother is thought to have bought a dress.