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Passive Voice Exercise

July 7, 2021 - pdf

Sentences are given in the active voice. Change them into passive voice by supplying a suitable verb form.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. Close the windows. Let the windows ...................
Wrong!
When we change an imperative sentence to passive voice, we use let with be + past participle.
2. Feed the dogs. Let the dogs .....................
Wrong!
When we change an imperative sentence to passive voice, we use let with be + past participle.
3. Tell the truth. Let the truth .......................
Wrong!
When we change an imperative sentence to passive voice, we use let with be + past participle.
4. Has anybody answered your question? Has your question ...........................?
Wrong!
The present perfect in the passive form becomes has/have + been + past participle.
5. Do cats attack snakes? ................ snakes .................... by cats?
Wrong!
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle form of the verb.
6. Did the noise frighten you? .............. you .................. by the noise?
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
7. When will they announce the results? / When will the results ......................?
Wrong!
In the simple future, the passive form is made with will + be + past participle form of the verb.
8. Do foolish drivers cause accidents? ................... accidents ................... by foolish drivers?
Wrong!
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle form of the verb.
9. They have spent a lot of money on the new house. / A lot of money ........................ on the new house.
Wrong!
In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + been + past participle form of the verb.
10. The cat is chasing the mouse. / The mouse ........................ by the cat.
Wrong!
In the present continuous tense, the passive form is made with is/are/am + being + past participle form of the verb.
11. The Pied Piper's music attracted the rats of Hamelin. / The rats of Hamelin ....................... by the Pied Piper's music.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
12. Why did they give her a big box? Why ....................... she .................... a big box?
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. Close the windows. Let the windows be closed.
  2. Feed the dogs. Let the dogs be fed.
  3. Tell the truth. Let the truth be told.
  4. Has anybody answered your question? Has your question been answered?
  5. Do cats attack snakes? Are snakes attacked by cats?
  6. Did the noise frighten you? Were you frightened by the noise?
  7. When will they announce the results? / When will the results be announced?
  8. Do foolish drivers cause accidents? Are accidents caused by foolish drivers?
  9. They have spent a lot of money on the new house. / A lot of money has been spent on the new house.
  10. The cat is chasing the mouse. / The mouse is being chased by the cat.
  11. The Pied Piper’s music attracted the rats of Hamelin. / The rats of Hamelin were attracted by the Pied Piper’s music.
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