Answer — Exercise 3
5b - Grammar·Spark 4 - Student's Book
Question
Rewrite the sentences in the passive form. Use the agent where necessary.
- The mayor announced the winner of the arts award.
- John spent $10,000 at the auction.
- A wealthy businessman will donate $5,000 to the museum.
- The art school held a talent contest.
- Local people will appreciate the new art gallery.
- He painted his room with purple paint.
- Every year, the school children perform a play.
- He will paint a portrait of the president.
Answer
- The winner of the arts award was announced by the mayor.
- $10,000 were spent at the auction by John.
- $5,000 will be donated to the musem by a wealthy businessman.
- A talent contest will be held by the art school.
- The new art gallery will be appreciated by local people.
- His room was painted with purple paint.
- A play is performed every year by the school children.
- A portrait of the president will be painted by him.