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The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5b - Grammar for the textbook Spark 4 - Student's Book with authors Virginia Evans, Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

Rewrite the sentences in the passive form. Use the agent where necessary.

  1. The mayor announced the winner of the arts award.
  2. John spent $10,000 at the auction.
  3. A wealthy businessman will donate $5,000 to the museum.
  4. The art school held a talent contest.
  5. Local people will appreciate the new art gallery.
  6. He painted his room with purple paint.
  7. Every year, the school children perform a play.
  8. He will paint a portrait of the president.

Answer

  1. The winner of the arts award was announced by the mayor.
  2. $10,000 were spent at the auction by John.
  3. $5,000 will be donated to the musem by a wealthy businessman.
  4. A talent contest will be held by the art school.
  5. The new art gallery will be appreciated by local people.
  6. His room was painted with purple paint.
  7. A play is performed every year by the school children.
  8. A portrait of the president will be painted by him.

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