Fill in the blanks with an appropriate passive verb form.
1. A lot of money ………………………….. on the new house.
Correct!
Wrong!
A passive verb is required here. Use has because the subject is a singular phrase.
2. Let the door ……………………
Correct!
Wrong!
3. An expedition ………………………… by them.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. He ………………………… by everyone.
Correct!
Wrong!
He didn't forget. People forgot him. That means he was forgotten.
5. These papers ………………………………. by them.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. Spanish ……………………… in many parts of Latin America.
Correct!
Wrong!
People speak Spanish. That means Spanish is spoken.
7. Everyone concerned …………………………
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Wrong!
Use has with everyone.
8. The project ………………………. in a month.
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Wrong!
9. Stars ……………………….. at night.
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Wrong!
10. When will this job ……………………………..?
Correct!
Wrong!
11. The flag ………………………. by the headmaster.
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Wrong!
12. Two battles …………………………. here a hundred years ago.
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Wrong!
Answers
- A lot of money has been spent on the new house.
- Let the door be opened.
- An expedition will be organized by them.
- He was forgotten by everyone.
- These papers have been examined by them.
- Spanish is spoken in many parts of Latin America.
- Everyone concerned has been contacted.
- The project will be completed in a month.
- Stars can be seen at night.
- When will this job be finished?
- The flag will be hoisted by the headmaster.
- Two battles were fought here a hundred years ago.
