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Active and passive voice worksheet Exercise

August 29, 2016 B1pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate active or passive verb form.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1The parcels have ...............
Wrong!
The passive present perfect form is "been sent".
2She ............... the report.
Wrong!
The active present continuous form is "is preparing".
3The seeds have not ............... yet.
Wrong!
The present perfect active form after "have not" is "germinated".
4The meal ............... at 12 pm.
Wrong!
The passive past simple form is "was served".
5The hostess ............... everyone with open arms.
Wrong!
The active past simple form is "received".
6The child ............... since Monday.
Wrong!
"Has been missing" is the present perfect of "be" with the adjective "missing"; it describes a state that started on Monday and continues now.
7The children ............... a ruckus.
Wrong!
The active past simple form is "created".
8The boys have already ............... in their assignments.
Wrong!
The present perfect active form after "have already" is "handed"; the boys did the action, and it is complete.
9The mother ............... her son against working too hard.
Wrong!
The active past simple form is "advised".
10He ............... to quit smoking.
Wrong!
The passive past simple form is "was told".

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  1. The parcels have been sent.
  2. She is preparing the report.
  3. The seeds have not germinated yet.
  4. The meal was served at 12 pm.
  5. The hostess received everyone with open arms.
  6. The child has been missing since Monday.
  7. The children created a ruckus.
  8. The boys have already handed in their assignments.
  9. The mother advised her son against working too hard.
  10. He was told to quit smoking.

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