6 Read the theory box. Then write two passive sentences for each of the following statements.

Exercise 6: Two Passive Sentences from Statements

This exercise focuses on sentences with two objects, where either object can become the subject of the passive sentence. The theory box gives the example: 'He gave us two tickets.' -> 'We were given two tickets.' / 'Two tickets were given to us.'

1. Statements like: 'He gave us two tickets.'

• Passive Sentence 1: We were given two tickets.


• Passive Sentence 2: Two tickets were given to us.

2. Statements like: 'She sent him a letter.'

• Passive Sentence 1: He was sent a letter (by her).


• Passive Sentence 2: A letter was sent to him (by her).

3. Statements like: 'The teacher explained the lesson to the students.'

• Passive Sentence 1: The students were explained the lesson (by the teacher).


• Passive Sentence 2: The lesson was explained to the students (by the teacher).

4. Statements like: 'My parents offered me a car.'

• Passive Sentence 1: I was offered a car (by my parents).


• Passive Sentence 2: A car was offered to me (by my parents).

5. Statements like: 'The company will offer the candidates a bonus.'

• Passive Sentence 1: The candidates will be offered a bonus (by the company).


• Passive Sentence 2: A bonus will be offered to the candidates (by the company).