Put the following sentences into the passive voice

Sentences

1. The cat chased the mouse.

2. My brother painted this picture.

3. People speak English all over the world.

4. The chef cooked a delicious meal.

5. Shakespeare wrote Hamlet.

Key

1. The mouse was chased by the cat.

2. This picture was painted by my brother.

3. English is spoken all over the world.

4. A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

5. Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.

The Mysterious Package

The old post office was quiet. Dust motes danced in the single ray of sunlight that entered through the grimy window. A small, brown package sat on the counter. It had been delivered that morning, but no one had claimed it yet. The package was wrapped in plain paper and tied with thin string. No name or address was written on it, only a single, strange symbol.

The postmaster, Mr. Bumble, looked at the package with curiosity. He had been told by his supervisor to keep it safe. He picked it up carefully. It felt light, almost empty. A faint rattling sound could be heard when it was shaken. Mr. Bumble frowned. He wondered what secrets were contained within. He hoped the mystery would be solved soon. Perhaps, he thought, the owner would be found before closing time. The package was placed back on the counter, and Mr. Bumble continued with his work, his mind still occupied by the mysterious object.

Example Interaction:

• Student A: How is coffee made?

• Student B: Coffee beans are roasted and then ground. Hot water is poured over the grounds. The coffee is then filtered and served.

Food & Drink:

• How is coffee made?

• How are potato chips produced?

• How is cheese manufactured?

• How is wine made?

• How are pizzas prepared?

• How is chocolate made?

• How are hamburgers cooked?

• How are sandwiches assembled?

• How is tea brewed?

• How is juice extracted?

Manufacturing & Production:

• How are cars built?

• How are clothes made?

• How is paper produced?

• How are glass bottles manufactured?

• How are mobile phones assembled?

• How are computers made?

• How is furniture constructed?

• How are toys manufactured?

• How are books printed?

• How are batteries produced?

Everyday Processes:

• How is a letter delivered?

• How is a house built?

• How is electricity generated?

• How is water purified?

• How is garbage collected?

• How are roads constructed?

• How are bridges built?

• How is a website designed?

• How is a film made?

• How is music recorded?

Historical/Famous Things:

• How were the pyramids built?

• How was the Eiffel Tower constructed?

• How was the Great Wall of China built?

• How was the Mona Lisa painted?

• How was the telephone invented?