Fill in the blanks with an appropriate active or passive verb form.
1. The injured …………………………… to hospital.
Correct!
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle.
2. They ………………………………. of our decision.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. The roof ……………………………..
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Wrong!
In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + been + past participle form of the verb.
4. He …………………………… upon.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. Somebody ……………………………… the cat out.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. We ……………………………… to hear the news.
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Wrong!
7. The suspects …………………………………… by the police.
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Wrong!
8. He ……………………………. any interest in politics.
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Wrong!
9. That …………………………….. me.
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Wrong!
10. I ………………………………. by this development.
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Wrong!
11. The walls ……………………………….
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Wrong!
12. Dinner ……………………………….
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Wrong!
Answers
- The injured were taken to hospital.
- They have been informed of our decision.
- The roof has been repaired.
- He is being operated upon.
- Somebody has let the cat out.
- We were shocked to hear the news.
- The suspects are being interrogated by the police.
- He has not shown any interest in politics.
- That does not bother me.
- I am not bothered by this development.
- The walls are being painted
- Dinner is being cooked.
