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Passive voice exercise

June 11, 2014 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using appropriate passive verb forms.

1. The parcels …………………

Correct! Wrong!

2. The performance ………………… by the spectators.

Correct! Wrong!

3. The culprits ………………….. by the police.

Correct! Wrong!

4. The work …………………. in a week.

Correct! Wrong!

5. The boy ………………….. by the teacher.

Correct! Wrong!

6. We ……………….. grammar by Mr. James.

Correct! Wrong!

7. My pen ………………… .

Correct! Wrong!

8. The horse …………………. by the sudden noise.

Correct! Wrong!

9. The boy ………………….. by their servant.

Correct! Wrong!

10. This portrait …………………. by my grandmother.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. The parcels have been sent.

2. The performance was applauded by the spectators.

3. The culprits have been arrested by the police.

4. The work will be finished in a week.

5. The boy was praised by the teacher.

6. We are taught grammar by Mr. James.

7. My pen has been stolen.

8. The horse was frightened by the sudden noise.

9. The boy was abducted by their servant.

10. This portrait was painted by my grandmother.

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