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The key answer of exercise 4

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 7 - Grammar - Advanced passive forms for the textbook Into Focus B2 with authors Sue Kay, Vaughan Jones, Silvia Minardi, Daniel Brayshaw from Pearson Longman

Question

Underline the indirect object in each sentence. Then rewrite the sentences in the passive using by if necessary. Which sentences are true for you?

Answer

1

  • Yesterday, people sent me more than 50 messages.
  • Yesterday, I was sent more than 50 messages.

2

  • My parents might give me a new laptop for my next birthday.
  • I might be given a new laptop for my next birthday by my parents.

3

  • They have promised us some new computers for the school.
  • Some new computers have been promised to us for the school.

4

  • People owe me lots of money.
  • I am owed lots of money by people.

5

  • They should offer my father a new job.
  • My father should be offered a new job.

6

  • Today a temporary teacher is teaching us IT.
  • IT is being taught to us by a temporary teacher today.

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