The Passive REVIEW

1.    Use the simple past form of the passive with the verbs in parentheses.

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-       Then the air _____________ with laughter. (fill)

Use the simple past form of the passive with the verbs in parentheses.

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-       He __________________ to talk about this. (not/suppose)

Use the simple past form of the passive with the verbs in parentheses.

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-       The door _____________ half-way. (open)

2.   Select the correct form of was/were and use the past progressive form of the passive with the verbs in parentheses.

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-       You was/were                     (get/protect) by bodyguards.

Select the correct form of was/were and use the past progressive form of the passive with the verbs in parentheses.

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-       Football was/were                        (play/not/be) last year.

Select the correct form of was/were and use the past progressive form of the passive with the verbs in parentheses.

-       The furniture was/were                        (store/be) while the house was/were __________ (be/paint).

• were stored/were painted.

• was being stored/was being painted.

• were being stored/were being painted.

• stored/painted.

3.    Use the correct form of be and the verb in parentheses to form the passive with simple present.

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-       Paris and London                  (visit) by many people each year.

Use the correct form of be and the verb in parentheses to form the passive with simple present.

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-       Certain animals                   (know) to attack humans.

    Use the correct form of be and the verb in parentheses to form the passive with simple present.

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• - The whole scientific process               (do) over three years.

4. 4. Use the verb in parentheses to form the passive with present perfect.

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-       An amazing surprise                            (prepare) for you.