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Change Into Passive Voice

February 11, 2024 - B1pdf

Change into passive.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1They have dismissed him. / He ............... by them.
Wrong!
In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + been + past participle.
2I ate the cake. / The cake ............... by me.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle.
3They declined the offer. / The offer ............... by them.
Wrong!
4She writes short stories. / Short stories ............... by her.
Wrong!
5They gave the photographer credit in the program. / The photographer ............... credit in the program.
Wrong!
6People respect him. / He ............... by people.
Wrong!
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle.
7He asked a question. / A question ............... by him.
Wrong!
8I am drafting the report. / The report ............... by me.
Wrong!
In the present continuous, the passive form is made with is/am/are + being + past participle.
9I found a solution. / A solution ............... by me.
Wrong!
10She earns a hefty salary. / A hefty salary ............... by her.
Wrong!
11A gang of robbers attacked the travelers. / The travelers ............... by a gang of robbers.
Wrong!
12Grandma is knitting a sweater. / A sweater ............... by grandma.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. They have dismissed him. / He has been dismissed by them.
  2. I ate the cake. / The cake was eaten by me.
  3. They declined the offer. / The offer was declined by them.
  4. She writes short stories. / Short stories are written by her.
  5. They gave the photographer credit in the program. / The photographer was given credit in the program.
  6. People respect him. / He is respected by people.
  7. He asked a question. / A question was asked by him.
  8. I am drafting the report. / The report is being drafted by me.
  9. I found a solution. / A solution was found by me.
  10. She earns a hefty salary. / A hefty salary is earned by her.
  11. A gang of robbers attacked the travelers. / The travelers were attacked by a gang of robbers.
  12. Grandma is knitting a sweater. / A sweater is being knitted by grandma.
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