English Grammar ---------------- 10 marks

1. They are going to preform Beethoven's Fifth Symphony next weekend.

This is an active voice. For its passive voice:

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is going to be performed by them the following weekend.


2. Someone will speak Japanese at the meeting.

This is an active voice. For its passive voice:

Japanese will be spoken at the meeting.


3. Karen is going to prepare the refreshments.

This is an active voice. For its passive voice:

The refreshments are going to be prepared by Karen.


4. The dog had bitten off his fingers.

This is an active voice. For its passive voice:

His fingers had been bitten off by the dog.


5. They speak English.

This is an active voice. For its passive voice:

English is spoken by them.


2007-06-20 22:33:59 補充：
For 5, English is their languageThis is not a passive voice. This is only a simple sentence with noun + verb + pronoun + nounWe seldom say English is spoken by them. We usually say:They speak English.This one should not change to passive voice as it is awkward.

1. active
passive: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony will be performed by them next weekend.

2. active
passive: Japanese will be spoken by someone at the meeting.

3. active
passive: Refreshments will be prepared by Karen.

4. passive
active: His fingers are bitten off by the dog.

5. active
passive: English are spoken by them.

1. active. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is going to be performed next weekend.

2. active. Japanese will be spoken at the meeting.

3. Active. The refreshments is going to be prepared by Karen.

4. Active. His fingers had been bitten off by the dog.

5. Active. English is their language.

but i personally think that Q5 is rather awkard...

1. Active. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony will be performed by them next weekend.
2. Active. Japanese will be spoken at the meeting.
3. Active. The refreshments is going to be prepared by Karen.
4. Active. His fingers had been bitten off by the dog.
5. Active. English is spoken by them.