3. Rewrite each sentence, putting the verb in bold into the Passive Voice: 1. The tops of several trees were tied
1. The tops of several trees were tied together and covered with the skins of animals by men.
2. The first houses were made from wood, leaves, and grass by people.
3. The floor of earthen houses was covered with limestone slabs.
4. Very simple houses by present standards were built by the ancient Egyptians.
5. An important part in the history of building has been played by Le Corbusier.
6. Architecture of the XX century is characterized by skyscrapers and great diversity of styles.
7. Large blocks of stone were transported over long distances by slaves.
8. Protection was looked for under the branches of trees by men.
9. A lot of goods — skins, copper and iron ore, silver and gold — were sent to Rome by the Romans.
10. London was being reconstructed bit by bit until it became one of the most attractive places in the world.
Объяснение: Пассивный залог используется в английском языке, чтобы указать на действие, которое происходит с подлежащим, вместо того, чтобы указывать на действие, совершаемое самим подлежащим. В пассивном залоге подлежащее становится объектом действия.
Примеры употребления пассивного залога:
1. The tops of several trees were tied together and covered with the skins of animals by men. (Вершины нескольких деревьев были связаны и покрыты шкурами животных людьми.)
2. The first houses were made from wood, leaves, and grass by people. (Первые дома были построены из дерева, листьев и травы людьми.)
3. The floor of earthen houses was covered with limestone slabs. (Пол земляных домов был покрыт известняковыми плитами.)
4. Very simple houses by present standards were built by the ancient Egyptians. (Очень простые дома по современным стандартам были построены древними египтянами.)
5. An important part in the history of building has been played by Le Corbusier. (Значительную роль в истории строительства сыграл Ле Корбюзье.)
6. Architecture of the XX century is characterized by skyscrapers and great diversity of styles. (Архитектура XX века характеризуется небоскребами и большим разнообразием стилей.)
7. Large blocks of stone were transported to the construction site. (Большие каменные блоки были транспортированы на строительную площадку.)
Совет: Чтобы лучше понять пассивный залог, рекомендуется ознакомиться с правилами его образования и провести дополнительные упражнения, чтобы закрепить материал.
Дополнительное задание: Перепишите следующие предложения, устанавливая в них глагол в пассивном залоге:
1. The students were taught by the teacher.
2. The new product will be launched by the company next month.
3. The book has been written by a famous author.
4. The cake was baked by my sister.
5. The car was repaired by a mechanic.