Exercise 3

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.