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Tenses Exercise (Passive Forms)

May 15, 2021 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1The prizes ……………………………… away by the chief guest.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
2The child ……………………….. from drowning.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
3The match …………………………..
Wrong!
In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + been + ing form.
4The boy …………………………… to stand outside the class for an hour.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
5The man ……………………………. by a snake.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
6Dinner is ready …………………………….
Wrong!
7Messengers ……………………….. to different parts of the country.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
8He ……………………………. for his alcoholic addiction.
Wrong!
In the present continuous tense, the passive form is made with is/are/am + being + past participle form of the verb.
9The boy ……………………………. with a cane.
Wrong!
In the simple past tense, the passive form is made with was/were + past participle form of the verb.
10The case ……………………………. by the police.
Wrong!
11Hindi ………………………….. in much of North India.
Wrong!
In the simple present tense, the passive form is made with is/am/are + past participle form of the verb.
12They …………………………. of the consequences.
Wrong!
In the present perfect, the passive form is made with has/have + been + ing form.
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. The prizes were given away by the chief guest.
  2. The child was rescued from drowning.
  3. The match has been cancelled.
  4. The boy was made to stand outside the class for an hour.
  5. The man was bitten by a snake.
  6. Dinner is ready to be served.
  7. Messengers were sent to different parts of the country.
  8. He is being treated for his alcoholic addiction.
  9. The boy was beaten with a cane.
  10. The case is being investigated by the police.
  11. Hindi is spoken in much of North India.
  12. They have been warned of the consequences.
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