Passive: Pr. Simple, Pr. Progressive, P. Simple, P. Progressive

We are staying at the hotel because my house _______________ redecorated.

Let's go; we_________________ here.

The letter_______________ a week ago.

We suddenly realised that we __________________. There was someone on the roof of the house next to us.

Home buyers informed of potential taxes before buying their house.

When we called, she didn't answer because she ______ for the job.

We are sorry about the problem, sir; but don't worry, the mistake ______ right now.

English ______ understood in most countries in the world.

These photos ______ during the president's last trip to Nigeria.

He ______ introduced to the Royal Family at the age of 13

Turn the following active sentences into passive sentences. Keep the same verb tense.

1.They forbid smoking here. ⇒ Smoking              here.

2.They accept credit cards. ⇒ Credit cards              .

3.They are building a new cinema in the city. ⇒ A new cinema                in the city.

4.Someone is accusing him of stealing money. ⇒ He                  of stealing money.

5.They built the house in 1950. ⇒ The house           in 1950.

6.The Romans named Neptune after the Roman god of the sea. ⇒ Neptune            after the Roman god of the sea.

7.Someone was blackmailing him. ⇒ He                       .

8.When I passed by, someone was painting the walls. ⇒ When I passed by, the walls                    .