Question

Rewrite the sentences in the Present Simple and Past Simple Passive.

1.William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet

2.Christopher Columbus discovered America

3.George Lucas directed Star Wars

4.They filmed Nomad in Kazakhstan

5.They make films in India

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Answer 1

1) a) William Shakespeare writes Hamlet.
b) Hamlet was written by William Shakespeare.
2) a)Christopher Columbus discoveries America.
b) America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
3) a)George Lucas directs Star Wars.
b) Star Wars was directed by George Lucas.
4) a)They film Nomad in Kazakhstan.
b)Nomad was filmed by them in Kazakhstan.
5) a)They make films in India.
b) Films were made by them in India.

Answer 2

1 Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.

Past Simple, passive

2 America was discovered by Christopher Columbus.

Past Simple, passive

3 Star Wars was directed by George Lucas. Это название фильма, значит, глагол "быть" --- в форме ед.числа!

Past Simple, passive

4 Nomad was filmed in Kazakhstan.

Past Simple, passive

5 Films are made in India.

Present Simple, passive

4 предложения в Past Simple + 1 предложение в Present Simple