THE PASSIVE (From Grammar & Vocabulary for First)

Please, write your name and surname

1. The children wanted to _________ allowed to stay up late and see the fireworks.

• be
• been

2. Our flight was _________ by fog and we missed our connection.

• delaying
• delayed

3. Lauren was sulking because she _________ invited to Ralph’s party.

• wasn’t
• hadn’t been

4. By the time we arrived at the market, the best fruit _______ sold.

• had be
• had been

5. While the meal was ________ prepared, we had a drink on the terrace.

• being
• been

6. The new library will be _______ by the Mayor next Saturday

• open
• opened

7. The rock star was sent a chocolate cake ______ one of his fans.

• by
• of

1. A government minister _________ (find) guilty of fraud yesterday.

2. It was a lovely surprise to find that all the washing-up ________ (do) while I was asleep.