A - Rewrite these sentences beginning with the words in bold type.

Thieves robbed a woman.

A woman was robbed.

1. They offered William a promotion.

- - - - William was offered a promotion.

2. They are testing the new system.

- - - - The new system is being tested.

3. Someone reported that the riot was under control.

- - - - The riot was reported to be under control.

4. They may ban the film.

- - - - The film may be banned.

5. We haven't used the car for ages.

- - - - The car hasn't been used for ages.

6. Employers must pay all travel expenses for this training course.

- - - - All travel expenses for this training course must be paid by employers.

7. All visitors must wear identity badges.

- - - - Identity badges must be worn by all visitors.

8. The news about the exam results distressed Sidney.

- - - - Sidney was distressed by the news about the exam results.

9. Nobody informed the college that there had been a mistake.

- - - - The college were not informed that there had been a mistake.

10. The company has cut all salaries.

- - - - All salaries have been cut.

B - Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the words in brackets.

1. Magda lost her way. (got)

- - - - Magda got lost.

2. They say tea is good for you. (be)

- - - - Tea is said to be good for you.

3. Elton John sang the song. (by)

- - - - The song was sung by Elton John.

4. They pay firefighters a lot of money. (are)

- - - - Firefighters are paid a lot of money.

5. A plumber is repairing Shirley's shower. (having)

- - - - Shirley is having her shower repaired.