THE PASSIVE VOICE 1. Are the following sentences in Active or Passive?

By the time we arrived, lunch had been served. The assignment must be finished by next Monday. My car is being repaired at the moment. Where did you lose your keys?. I wanted to tell her the truth but I couldnt. She was given a ring for her birthday. By 2013 I will have finished my studies. You might come with us tomorrow. You will be given more information about the exam by your teacher tomorrow. The show has been cancelled because of the bad weather.

2. Write the following sentences in the passive form. My favourite tennis player lost the match yesterday. They will finish their project about the environment by Monday. She has forgotten her car keys at work. He does the cleaning every Sunday. They will have completed all the work by two oclock this afternoon. People in this country have always spoken two different languages. Did they paint the house yesterday?. My friends are writing a letter to apply for that job. I will be earning a lot of money by this time next year. My daughter is going to look after the cats while you are away.

3. Passive sentences with two objects. They will give her a job as a secretary in London. She told them an incredible story on their way back. The librarian has lent the children some books. Did your brother send you a message? Im asking you a question! The lady will have brought us the documents for the contract by 6.00. The teacher may teach me the lessons in English. They had offered her a post at the airport. I was showing them the new car. You cant tell your parents that terrible lie.

4. Passive with modal verbs. You must pack your bag for the trip. You should tell the truth. He neednt water the plants. She doesnt have to sell her house. The mechanic can repair your bike. You mustnt park your car here. The postman cant deliver the letter today. That man must have stolen your wallet. His parents ought to have met him at the airport. They will have to close the mountain road.