Fill in the blanks with a passive verb form.
1. I ................................ to their parties.
Correct!
Wrong!
In the simple present tense, we make the passive form by putting is/am/are before the past participle form of the verb.
2. She ............................ for her generosity.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. The light bulb ............................. by Edison.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. Snakes .............................. by cats.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. A bridge ............................... across the river.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. I ........................... by the noise.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. The results .............................. on Monday.
Correct!
Wrong!
8. The rats ............................... by the Piper's music.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. He ................................. by all.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. Coconut palms ................................... in many parts of the world.
Correct!
Wrong!
11. Oftentimes accidents .............................. by foolish drivers.
Correct!
Wrong!
12. The meeting ....................................
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. I am never invited to their parties.
2. She is known for her generosity.
3. The light bulb was invented by Edison.
4. Snakes are often killed by cats.
5. A bridge is being built across the river.
6. I was frightened by the noise.
7. The results will be announced on Monday.
8. The rats were attracted by the Piper’s music.
9. He had been forgotten by all.
10. Coconut palms can be found in many parts of the world.
11. Oftentimes accidents are caused by foolish drivers.
12. The meeting has been postponed.
