Express the same idea using two possible passive constructions. Model: Mary left a letter...

Question

Express the same idea using two possible passive constructions. Model: Mary left a letter for them. — The letter was left for them. / They were left a letter. 1. The librarian offered him a very good book. 2. Mother gives me fruit and sandwiches for lunch every day. 3. Peter told his children a lot of interesting things about wild animals. 4. Father promised them a dog. 5. The newspaper paid Bill Gates a lot of money. 6. A friend offered her help. 7. My grandmother gave me some very good advice.

Answer 1

1. A very good book was offered to him. He was offered a very good book.

2. I am given fruit and sandwiches for lunch every day. Fruit and sandviches are given to me for lunch every day.

3. Peter's children were told a lot of interesting things about wild animal.  A lot of interesting things were told to Peter's children.

4. A dog was promised to them. They were promised a dog.

5. A lot of money were paid to Bill Gates. Bill Gates was paid a lot of money.

6. She was offered a help. A help was offered to her.

7. I was given some very good advice. Some very good advice was given to me.