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Passive Voice Exercise

February 28, 2021 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate passive verb form.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1The winners ……………………………. by all.
Wrong!
2The boy ……………………………… for not doing his homework.
Wrong!
3The invites ……………………………….
Wrong!
In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + been + past participle.
4The dog ………………………………… to a tree.
Wrong!
In the simple past, the passive form is made with was / were + past participle.
5The case ……………………………. by the police.
Wrong!
In the present continuous, the passive form is made with is/are + being + past participle.
6Spanish …………………………….. in many parts of Latin America.
Wrong!
In the simple present, the passive form is made with is/are + past participle.
7Cats ………………………….. by dogs.
Wrong!
In the simple present, the passive form is made with is/are + past participle.
8She …………………………….. to apologize.
Wrong!
In the simple past, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle.
9The roof ………………………………..
Wrong!
In the present continuous, the passive form is made with is/are + being + past participle.
10The missing child ………………………………..
Wrong!
In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + been + past participle.
11Messengers ……………………………… to all parts of the country.
Wrong!
In the simple past, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle.
12The books ………………………………… to needy students.
Wrong!
In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + been + past participle.
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. The winners were congratulated by all.
  2. The boy was reprimanded for not doing his homework.
  3. The invites have been sent.
  4. The dog was chained to a tree.
  5. The case is being investigated by the police.
  6. Spanish is spoken in many parts of Latin America.
  7. Cats are chased by dogs.
  8. She was told to apologize.
  9. The roof is being repaired.
  10. The missing child has been traced.
  11. Messengers were sent to all parts of the country.
  12. The books have been distributed to needy students.
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