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Passive Voice Exercise

September 1, 2023 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. Students should write answers on both sides of the paper. / Answers …………………………. on both sides of the paper.
Wrong!
The passive form of should write is should be written.
2. They are launching a new business. / A new business …………………………….. by them.
Wrong!
The passive form of be + ing form is be + being + past participle.
3. Passersby took the injured person to hospital. / The injured person ………………………… to hospital.
Wrong!
The passive form of took is was/were + taken. Use was with singular subjects.
4. The children are decorating the Christmas tree. / The Christmas tree …………………………….. by the children.
Wrong!
5. Tom has composed a song. / A song …………………………….. by Tom.
Wrong!
The passive form of has composed is has been composed.
6. The monkey is eating a banana. / A banana …………………………… by the monkey.
Wrong!
The passive form of is eating is is being eaten.
7. Do students respect teachers? / ………………………………… by students?
Wrong!
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with be + past participle.
8. Did he scold you? / …………………………….. by him?
Wrong!
9. I have misplaced my keys. /My keys …………………………….. by me.
Wrong!
10. Someone showed me a picture. / I …………………………… a picture.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with be + past participle.
11. Most people enjoy music. / Music ………………………… by most people.
Wrong!
12. Everyone hates him. / He ………………………….. by everyone.
Wrong!
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with be + past participle.
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. Students should write answers on both sides of the paper. / Answers should be written on both sides of the paper.
  2. They are launching a new business. / A new business is being launched by them.
  3. Passersby took the injured person to hospital. / The injured person was taken to hospital.
  4. The children are decorating the Christmas tree. / The Christmas tree is being decorated by the children.
  5. Tom has composed a song. / A song has been composed by Tom.
  6. The monkey is eating a banana. / A banana is being eaten by the monkey.
  7. Do students respect teachers? /Are teachers respected by students?
  8. Did he scold you? / Were you scolded by him?
  9. I have misplaced my keys. /My keys have been misplaced by me.
  10. Someone showed me a picture. / I was shown a picture.
  11. Most people enjoy music. / Music is enjoyed by most people.
  12. Everyone hates him. / He is hated by everyone.
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