GRAMMAR Focus: Active - Passive Voice

Tense		Subject	Verb	Object
Simple Present	Active:	Rita	writes	a letter.
	Passive:	A letter	is written	by Rita.
Simple Past	Active:	Rita	wrote	a letter.
	Passive:	A letter	was written	by Rita.
Present Perfect	Active:	Rita	has written	a letter.
	Passive:	A letter	has been written	by Rita.
Future I	Active:	Rita	will write	a letter.
	Passive:	A letter	will be written	by Rita.
Modal Verbs	Active:	Rita	can write	a letter.
	Passive:	A letter	can be written	by Rita.

     Exercise: Rewrite the sentences in passive voice

1. He opens the door. - 
2. We set the table. - 
3. She pays a lot of money. - 
4. I draw a picture. - 
5. They wear blue shoes. - 
6. They don't help you. - 
7. He doesn't open the book. - 
8. You do not write the letter. - 
9. Does your mum pick you up? - 
10. Does the police officer catch the thief? -